Answer:

led

Answer	Crossword Clue
LED	Conducted
LED	Guided
LED	Played first with Goren

LED	Took charge
LED	.. Zeppelin
LED	Digital-clock feature
LED	Held the reins
LED	Opened with
LED	Topped the heap
LED	Was up on points
LED	Went first

LED	Started
LED	Started the bidding
LED	Took charge of
LED	Was a bellwether
LED	Emulated Moses
LED	Headed the group
LED	Was followed
LED	Blazed a trail

LED	Was ahead
LED	Spearheaded
LED	Opened a hand
LED	Rock's .. Zeppelin
LED	Zeppelin starter?
LED	Pioneered
LED	Was in the vanguard
LED	Zeppelin preceder

LED	Went in front
LED	Was in front
LED	Directed
LED	Held first place
LED	Had the advantage
LED	Was in charge
LED	Took the helm
LED	Made the important decisions

LED	Took the initiative
LED	Served as point man
LED	Chaired
LED	Topped one's division
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