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Leads that may get crossed (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wires

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'leads' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for wires that I've seen before include "Metal strands" , "Cables; telegrams" , "Metal threads" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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