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Sounded surprised about Australian leading (5) Crossword Clue

Last seen in: The Guardian Cryptic · 2026-10-22

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(adverb)

  1. at or in the front
  2. ahead of time; in anticipation
  3. in a forward direction
  4. leading or ahead in a competition
  5. to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)
  6. to a more advanced or advantageous position
  7. toward the future; forward in time

(adjective satellite)

  1. having the leading position or higher score in a contest

(noun)

  1. the Austronesian languages spoken by Australian aborigines
  2. a native or inhabitant of Australia

(adjective)

  1. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

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    Sounded surprised about Australian leading (5) (5)

    The Guardian Cryptic · Oct 22, 2026

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