Outsiders In The Political Arena Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CARPETBAGGERS

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	29%	15		Actions associated with outsiders seeking political or financial gain
3	29%	12		Political outsiders

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We think the answer is "CARPETBAGGERS" which means:

noun

• An outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously

An example sentence would be:

• "The carpetbaggers arrived in the south after the civil war to take advantage of the economic opportunities."
• "During reconstruction, many carpetbaggers sought political positions in the newly formed southern governments."

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New York Times10 May 1981	Across 21
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