Answer: FIRST

AnswerCrossword Clue
FIRSTAhead of the rest
FIRSTWinner's spot
FIRSTNumber one
FIRSTWho's position, in a famous sketch
FIRSTChief instrument of a group
FIRSTPlace for the best
FIRST... Lady
FIRSTBefore all others
FIRSTBefore the rest
FIRSTAt the outset
FIRSTMaiden
FIRST"For starters ..."
FIRSTOf historical importance
FIRSTWinner's position
FIRSTBase place
FIRSTForemost.
FIRSTPrincipal.
FIRSTBlue-ribbon.
FIRSTAdjective for George Washington.
FIRSTHighest in an examination.
firstbeing before all others
FIRSTOn top
FIRSTAt the head of the line
FIRSTGold-medal position
FIRSTUnprecedented
FIRSTWinning position
FIRSTLeading
FIRSTInitial
FIRSTAhead of the pack
FIRSTOriginal
FIRSTLeading the league
FIRSTWho's position
FIRSTWho's base
FIRSTWho's on it
FIRSTGold medalist's place
FIRST"Who's on ...?"
FIRSTBefore anything else
FIRST"Before anything else ..."
FIRSTAt the forefront
FIRSTGold medalist's position