Is ahead of (5)
I believe the answer is:
leads
(Other definitions for leads that I've seen before include "Goes ahead" , "Actors who play principal roles" , "stars" , "Clues" , "Guides; wires" .)
I believe the answer is:
leads
(Other definitions for leads that I've seen before include "Goes ahead" , "Actors who play principal roles" , "stars" , "Clues" , "Guides; wires" .)