Related Clues:

• Had the upper hand
• Part of some watches
• Took the initiative
• Took first
• Came before
• Pioneered
• Batted first, with 'off'
• Took first place
• Leading in the game
• Set a course
• A good way to leave Vegas
• Assumed command
• In front of
• Was in the van
• It's good to get there