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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STOOD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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noun

• a support or foundation

• the position where a thing or person stands

• a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area

• a small table for holding articles of various kinds

• a support for displaying ot holding various articles

• an interruption of normal activity

• a mental position from which things are viewed

• a booth where articles are displayed for sale

• a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance

• tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

• a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

• a defensive effort

verb

• be standing; be upright

• be in some specified state or condition

• occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

• hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

• remain inactive or immobile

• be in effect; be or remain in force

• be tall; have a height of; copula

• put into an upright position

• withstand the force of something

• be available for stud services

31%12 When a candidate is chosen again as a party's official candidate
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30%15 Phenomenon where a less popular candidate benefits from the success of a more popular candidate in the same election
noun

• (politics) the consequence of one popular candidate in an election drawing votes for other members of the same political party

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