What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wrestling team's able lead? (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "lead?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TEAM'S + ABLE = BASEMETAL; definition: "lead?" The answer is BASEMETAL.

Wrestling team's able lead? (4,5)

Independent Cryptic #12019 | 18 Across | 2025-04-17 flower