The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HOLDOVERS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1967.
Ones remaining in office: Colloq crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HOLDOVERS | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Ones remaining in office: Colloq
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- others
- rest
- other
- only
- tail
- tails
- vote
- bones
- caution
- lots
- size
- temperature
Crossword Answer definitions
HOLDOVERS noun- Something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time.
- The distance (at target) by which a rifle scope is aimed higher than the intended point of impact in order to compensate for bullet drop over the distance to the target.
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