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What graphite replaced in pencils (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lead

(Other definitions for lead that I've seen before include "Metal - van - important role" , "Sort of poisoning" , "chain" , "Church windows include this" , "Primary" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.
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