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Leading contender (5-6) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | FRONTRUNNER Leading contender (5-6) | (11) | ||
| 95% | FRONTRUNNERS Leading contenders (5-7) | (12) | ||
| 13% | VIE Contend | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 13% | ARGUED Contended | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 12% | VIEW Contend with opinion | (4) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jun 26, 2026 |
| 12% | COMPETITOR Athletic contender | (10) | Commuter | May 14, 2026 |
| 11% | AHEAD Leading | (5) | Universal | Jun 15, 2026 |
| 11% | AHEADOF Leading | (7) | The Times Sunday Concise | May 24, 2026 |
| 11% | INTRO Lead-in | (5) | Thomas Joseph | May 12, 2026 |
| 11% | CUPFINALISTS Last contenders in a competition * | (12) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | May 6, 2026 |
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