Period leading up to an election (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PURDAH Period leading up to an election (6) (6)
8% ECHOIC Latecomer in election takes the lead, sounding repetitive (6) The Times Cryptic Oct 29, 2025
8% OPTS Elects (to) (4) Universal Oct 7, 2025
7% TERMLIMIT Re-election restriction (9) New York Times Dec 15, 2025
7% ICEAGE Glacial period (6) Thomas Joseph Dec 15, 2025
7% LENT Fasting period (4) Eugene Sheffer Dec 15, 2025
7% PASTS Previous periods (5) USA Today Dec 14, 2025
7% ERAS Historical periods (4) Newsday Dec 10, 2025
7% VOTE Participate in an election (4) Commuter Dec 8, 2025
7% STASES Periods of inactivity (6) LA Times Daily Dec 7, 2025
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