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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 | ||||||||
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noun • a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission • a device for applying a substance | ||||||||
| 26% | 8 | Candidates | ||||||
noun • a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise • any new participant in some activity • someone who enters • one who enters a competition | ||||||||
The Candidates Crossword Clue
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SLATE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SLATE
Updated: October 10, 2023
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