Most important character on all sides today (7)
I believe the answer is:
leading
This clue might be a double definition.
'most important' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'character on all sides today' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for leading that I've seen before include "In first place; space between lines of print" , "Main" , "Female top of the bill" , "in van" , "Aligned in front" .)