| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Liked better | ||
| Much preferred | ||
| Released on good behaviour (7) | ||
| Expected to win | Universal | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Unlike an underdog | USA Today | 16 Jun 2019 |
| Unlike an underdog | ||
| Likely to win | ||
| Preferred | ||
| Most-___-nation status | ||
| Having the best odds | ||
| Blessed, in a way | ||
| Having winning odds | ||
| Was partial to | ||
| Specially privileged. | ||
| Privileged. |