CANDIDATE Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 113 solutions for 'CANDIDATE' with 3 to 18 letters.
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Top Answers for: candidate

The clue "candidate" last appeared in the Eugene Sheffer King Feature Syndicate crossword on July 6, 2022. The correct answer for this puzzle is "PROSPECT", a 8-letter word.

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Clue
Answer
Length
CANDIDATE with 3 letters
PHD
3
CANDIDATE with 4 letters
DEBS
4
CANDIDATE with 6 letters
AGREGE
6
TESTEE
6
CANDIDATE with 11 letters

Top answers for CANDIDATE crossword clue from newspapers

PROSPECT
NOMINEE
APPLICANT

Definition of candidate

  • someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

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What is the best solution to the riddle CANDIDATE?

Solution APPLICANT is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution APPLICANT is 9 letters long. We have 15 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "CANDIDATE"?

There are 113 solutions. The longest is PRESIDENTIAL TIMBER with 18 letters, and the shortest is DUD with 3 letters.

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How long are the solutions for "CANDIDATE"?

Solutions are between 3 and 18 letters long.

‘CANDIDATE’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘CANDIDATE’ is the solution:
Clue Answer

Jab applicant (9)
Job applicant (9)
Applicant for a post (9)
Applicant; examinee (9)
Person taking a test (9)
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