The term 'Vanguard' is often used to describe a group of people who are in the FOREFRONT of a movement or activity. The crossword solutions for this term include 'PRECURSOR' (9 letters), which refers to someone who comes before and initiates a trend or idea; 'LEADER' (6 letters), which refers to someone who guides or directs a group; 'SCOUT' (5 letters), which refers to someone who explores an area in search of information; 'HEAD' (4 letters), which refers to someone who is in charge; 'GUIDE' (5 letters), which refers to someone who provides direction; 'LEAD' (4 letters), which refers to someone who takes the initiative; 'FRONT' (5 letters), which refers to the foremost part of something; 'FOREFRONT' (9 letters), which refers to the LEADING position in a movement; 'Leaders' (7 letters), which refers to those in charge; 'LEADING' (7 letters), which refers to being in the FOREFRONT; and 'SPEARHEAD' (9 letters), which refers to someone who leads the way. All of these words refer to the concept of being in the vanguard, or at the FOREFRONT of a movement or activity.