Editorial guide (6)

I believe the answer is:

leader

This clue is a double definition.

'editorial' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'guide' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for leader that I've seen before include "Head (of government, etc)" , "Opinion piece; boss" , "Principal first violinist" , "Commander; article" , "Director, guide" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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