Help for a case (4)

I believe the answer is:

lead

(Other definitions for lead that I've seen before include "1 down, symbol Pb" , "chain" , "guitar accessory?" , "Go first" , "Starring role - kind of pencil" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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