The run-up to its election was tainted by violence Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ZIMBABWE The run-up to its election was tainted by violence (8)
3% SPOILT Tainted, to Brits (6) Premier Sunday Dec 28, 2025
2% OPTSIN Elects to participate (6) LA Times Daily Jan 9, 2026
2% INS Write-___ (unlikely election winners) (3) New York Times Jan 5, 2026
2% VOTER Election Day figure (5) LA Times Daily Jan 4, 2026
2% CTA It runs the L (3) The Atlantic Jan 4, 2026
2% ASTERISK Symbol next to a tainted record (8) New York Times Mini Jan 3, 2026
2% SEESAW It has its ups and downs! (6) USA Today Jan 3, 2026
2% POLL Exit ___ (election-time survey) (4)
2% MILL Run-of-the-___ (ordinary) (4)
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