Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

Contender Crossword Clue

There are 13 exact and 121 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is CHALLENGER which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CHALLENGER

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
197%10Exact Match!
296%7Exact Match!
395%4Exact Match!

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CHALLENGER" which means:

    noun
  • • The contestant you hope to defeat

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The challenger is a fierce competitor in the upcoming election."
  • • "The tennis champion defeated her challenger in straight sets."

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Speedy crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Senior naval rank

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Speedy07 Nov 2021 Across 23
The Guardian Speedy09 May 2021 Down 6
The Guardian Quick28 Oct 2014 Across 23
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
A contender or combatant
2
Baccarat contender
New York Times - 18 Oct 1993
New York Times / 18 Oct 1993
3
Hugo contender
New York Times - 08 Jan 1994
New York Times / 08 Jan 1994
4
Mario Kart contender
Telegraph Cross Atlantic - 29 Jan 2023
Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 29 Jan 2023
5
Nine-time presidential contender of the 1940s-'90s
New York Times - 15 Jul 2016
New York Times / 15 Jul 2016
6
Still a contender
New York Times - 18 Feb 2018
New York Times / 18 Feb 2018
7
Strategy to emphasize preference for a single contender

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen