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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% | AMIGO Mate from Madrid? | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Nov 2, 2026 |
| 3% | SIFTS Searches (through) | (5) | Newsday | Oct 30, 2026 |
| 3% | RACE Contest of speed | (4) | Commuter | Oct 30, 2026 |
| 3% | CHINA Punch a mate | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 3% | SEEK Search for | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 26, 2026 |
| 3% | HORSERACE Close contest | (9) | Newsday | Oct 23, 2026 |
| 3% | PROWLS Searches for prey | (6) | Universal | Oct 21, 2026 |
| 3% | AYE "Check, mate!" | (3) | ||
| 3% | LOSER Defeated contestant (5) | (5) | Mirror Quick | Oct 21, 2026 |
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