Leading skittle - or capo (7)

I believe the answer is:

kingpin

(Other definitions for kingpin that I've seen before include "Ring leader" , "Supremo" , "first to be hit by a strike?" , "Crucial person in organisation" , "Essential person or thing" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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