| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BLEW | Lost, as a big lead |
| BLEW | Had a big lead but lost |
| BLOW | Lose, as a big lead |
| BLEWBEAREASE | Lost, as the lead- withstand- naturalness |
| LAPPED | Got a big lead |
| LAP | Big lead in a race |
| EVE | Lead-in to a big day |
| LAPPED | Got a big lead, in a way |
| PICKOFFPLAY | Strategy against a runner with a big lead |
