The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ALSO-RAN which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Unsuccessful candidate crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ALSO-RAN | 50 % | 8 |
| ALSORAN | 50 % | 7 |
Why may ALSO-RAN be the right solution?
The term "also-ran" refers to a candidate or competitor who is not successful in a competition or election. In this case, an unsuccessful candidate can be described as an "also-ran" in a crossword puzzle.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Unsuccessful candidate
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Crossword Answer definitions
ALSO-RAN noun- A person or animal who competed in a race but did not win.
- A loser; a person or thing soon to be forgotten.
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