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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 26% | 8 | Candidates | |
3 | 26% | 8 | Candidates | |
The Candidates Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SLATE" which means:
- noun
- • (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
- • Thin layers of rock used for roofing
- • A fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
- • A list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices verb
- • Designate or schedule
- • Enter on a list or slate for an election
- • Cover with slate adjective
- • Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I will slate the meeting for tomorrow."
- • "He slates his favorite tv shows to watch every week."
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Source | #Number | Answer |
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New York Times27 Aug 1983 | Down 31 | |
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