Person Standing Hoping For A Seat Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CANDIDATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	9		Exact Match!
	noun • a politician who is running for public office • someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
	33%	13		Striver hoping for better social standing
	noun • someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior
	27%	6		Person hoping to lose weight
	noun • a person who diets

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic10 Jun 2004	Across 10
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