Controversial candidate wanting power … and nearly becoming president? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRUMAN Controversial candidate wanting power … and nearly becoming president? (6)
5% ALMOST Nearly (6) The Times Sunday Concise Sep 27, 2026
5% UPFRONT Candid (7) Newsday Sep 24, 2026
5% LIGHTNINGROD Magnet for controversy (12) Wall Street Journal Sep 17, 2026
5% HOTPOTATO Controversial topic (9) The Telegraph Quick Sep 14, 2026
4% WASTE "___ not, want not" (5) New York Times Mini Oct 7, 2026
4% EMOTIVE Controversial European cause (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 7, 2026
4% SELF "___ Portrait" (controversial 1970 album) (4) New York Times Special Crossword Oct 7, 2026
4% LEARNS Becomes informed (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 7, 2026
4% TIRE Become weary (4) Commuter Oct 7, 2026
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