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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Contest in search of mate 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CHESS.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CHESS Contest in search of mate | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jun 4, 2019 |
| 3% | RACE Contest of speed | (4) | Commuter | Jul 21, 2026 |
| 3% | PAL Mate | (3) | New York Times | Jul 17, 2026 |
| 3% | SOW Boar's mate | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Jul 17, 2026 |
| 3% | ENTRY Contest form | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jul 17, 2026 |
| 3% | SEEK Search for | (4) | USA Today | Jul 15, 2026 |
| 3% | RODEO Contest with roping | (5) | Commuter | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 3% | EWES Rams' mates | (4) | TV | Jul 12, 2026 |
| 3% | BATTLE Contest, fight | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | Jul 12, 2026 |
| 3% | FRIEND Mate, chum | (6) | The Times Concise | Jul 11, 2026 |
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