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'I -- been a contender' Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue 'I -- been a contender' . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is COULDA.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | COULDA 'I -- been a contender' | (6) | ||
| 7% | HAD "I've been ___!" ("I got fooled!") | (3) | New York Times | Nov 25, 2025 |
| 7% | HAS ____-been | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 7% | MUSTA "___ been somethin' I said!" | (5) | New York Times | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 7% | VYING Contending | (5) | The Telegraph Mini | Sep 21, 2025 |
| 6% | ALIBI Plea of having been elsewhere | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 1, 2025 |
| 6% | ESSAY "In this ___, I will . . ." | (5) | USA Today | Nov 26, 2025 |
| 6% | BEAM I-____ | (4) | USA Today Quick | Nov 26, 2025 |
| 6% | SHES "Lately, ___ been dressing for revenge" | (4) | USA Today | Nov 26, 2025 |
| 6% | BIOPIC A film like <i>Braveheart</i>, <i>Patton </i>or <i>Capote</i> | (6) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Nov 23, 2025 |
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