Answer: spearheaded

AnswerCrossword Clue
SPEARHEADEDLed, as a mission
SPEARHEADEDTook the lead, as in a campaign.
SPEARHEADEDLed the attack
SPEARHEADEDInitiated
SPEARHEADEDInitiated, as an undertaking
spearheadedSPEARHEAD, to lead an attack
spearheadedLead (an attack or movement)