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Take to be a clue (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lead

I believe this is a triple definition!

'take' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'to be' is the second definition.
(leading is a kind of being)

'a clue' is the third definition.
(e.g. in a police investigation)

(Other definitions for lead that I've seen before include "Top actor" , "Church windows include this" , "Live" , "Guide, direct" , "Guide the heavy metal" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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