Having the lead is a term used to describe a person or character who is the main focus of a story or performance. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'TETHERED' and 'STARRING'. 'TETHERED' refers to being bound or connected to something, which can be interpreted as the lead character being connected to the story. 'STARRING' is used to describe the lead role in a performance, such as a movie or play.