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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CANDIDATES which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CANDIDATES

Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	10		Exact Match!
2	30%	8		When encountering opposition: stay open-minded
3	27%	3		Cry when encountering 26-Down

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We think the answer is "CANDIDATES" which means:

noun

• A politician who is running for public office
• Someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

An example sentence would be:

• "There are many candidates running for the position of mayor."
• "The candidates were interviewed by a panel of experts."

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The Guardian Quiptic08 Jul 2019	Down 7
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