Abandoned candidature, being too far behind Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Abandoned candidature, being too far behind last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 12 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LEFTSTANDING.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LEFTSTANDING Abandoned candidature, being too far behind (12) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 2, 2017
5% RUNON Sentence that's far too long (5) USA Today Oct 14, 2025
5% ESSEN German city being abandoned by church (5) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 10, 2025
5% OVERDIDIT Went too far above and beyond (9) Universal Sep 14, 2025
5% OVERDO Take too far (6) The Atlantic Sep 9, 2025
5% INTOW Being lugged behind (5)
5% NEAR Not too far (4)
5% OUTOFTHERUNNING Too far behind (15) USA Today Jan 1, 2015
4% TOW Drag behind (3) Commuter Oct 21, 2025
4% OVERSHOOT Some lovers hooting go too far (9) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 16, 2025

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