Front-runner, perhaps holding off Germany, and its gold for France! Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Front-runner, perhaps holding off Germany, and its gold for France!" leads us to the answer "ANCESTOR" for several reasons:

1. The word "front-runner" indicates someone or something that is at the forefront or comes before others.
2. "Holding off Germany" hints at a situation where France is in a competitive position against Germany.
3. "Gold for France" suggests victory or success for France, possibly a historical achievement.
4. Putting all these elements together, the answer "ANCESTOR" fits perfectly. An ancestor is a person from whom one is descended or a forebear, making them a front-runner in one's family history.
5. By referencing the rivalry with Germany and the success represented by gold, the clue cleverly leads to the idea of an ancestor being of significant importance and prominence.

Definition of "ANCESTOR"

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example :

he could trace his ancestors back to James the First

the ancestor of most dolphins is not clear

both species of elephant have a common ancestor

 The Crossword clue "Front-runner, perhaps holding off Germany, and its gold for France!" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Telegraph - Toughie	23 September 2016	ANCESTOR