Answer: lead

AnswerCrossword Clue
LEADDetective's find
LEADBullets
LEADAlpha dog's place
LEADSleuth's clue
LEADDirect
LEADMetal used in storage batteries
LEADCommand
LEADBe off the base, perhaps
LEADBig part
LEADDistance from a base
LEADPromising clue
LEADX ray blocker
LEADMakeup of a heavy balloon?
LEADPrincipal
LEADShow the way
LEADElement whose symbol is Pb
LEADX-ray vision thwarter
LEADChair, say
LEADClue
LEADCoveted role
leadto be a route to a place
LEADPb
LEADSinker material
LEADSpearhead
LEADHeavy metal
LEADHold first place
LEADPb, on the periodic table
LEADPrecedes belly and foot
LEADPreceeds belly and foot
LEADStarring role
LEADTake charge of
LEADPencil innard?
LEADPicture part
LEADSomething to go on
LEADDog leash
LEADGalena component
LEADGo first
LEADPencil refill
LEADDetective's need
LEADTake charge