Clues for the word "CANDIDATE"
We've had 20 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 17 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Quick crossword on June 11, 2015.
Definition of candidate
- n. - One who offers himself, or is put forward by others, as a suitable person or an aspirant or contestant for an office, privilege, or honor; as, a candidate for the office of governor; a candidate for holy orders; a candidate for scholastic honors.
Referring Clues
- One who says "Iran"?
- Runner, of a sort
- Runner
- One running
- Those standing for a position
- Examinee
- Job applicant
- Make a mess of Aida descant but not as examinee
- Straight battle: the odds leave one standing
- One feeling qualified to play Lawrence?
- Applicant
- He stands, wishing to sit
- Person standing, hoping for a seat
- Potential employee Frank had for breakfast
- Frank dined with the contestant
- Frank had meal with the potential member
- Voltaire character scoffing at one seeking election
- Job-seeker is frank at end of tête-à-tête
- Applicant outspoken at start of exchange
- Political hopeful
Last Seen In
- Guardian Quick - June 11, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - December 22, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - April 10, 2014
- New York Times - December 23, 2012
- New York Times - March 11, 2011
- Guardian Quick - January 06, 2011
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 22, 2010
- Guardian Everyman - January 04, 2009
- Guardian Everyman - November 30, 2008
- Guardian Everyman - June 22, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - March 01, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - June 28, 2004
- Guardian Cryptic - June 03, 2004
- Guardian Quiptic - November 10, 2003
- Guardian Cryptic - November 01, 2002
- Washington Post - June 27, 2001
- Guardian Cryptic - October 15, 1999