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Three animals in the lead (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leash

This clue is a double definition.

'three animals' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'the lead' is the second definition.
('leash' can be a synonym of 'lead')

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for leash that I've seen before include "Bind" , "Three animals" , "Line for holding dog" , "Restraint, tether" , "Strip for leading, a dog say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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