Optimal routes for those wanting to enter spelling contest (8) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Optimal routes for those wanting to enter spelling contest (8) last seen in Guardian 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BEELINES.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BEELINES Optimal routes for those wanting to enter spelling contest (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 30, 2025
6% BEE Spelling contest (3) USA Today Nov 12, 2025
5% HOPE Optimism (4) Commuter Oct 27, 2025
5% BEST Optimal (4) Thomas Joseph Oct 24, 2025
5% ROADS Routes (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 22, 2025
5% WAY Route (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 4, 2025
5% IDEAL Optimal (5) New York Times Mini Sep 16, 2025
4% DUEL Contest (4) (4) Mirror Quick Nov 18, 2025
4% VIA Routing word (3) LA Times Daily Nov 17, 2025
4% SLAM Poetry contest (4) LA Times Mini Nov 16, 2025

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