Unexpectedly successful candidate (4,5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DARKHORSE Unexpectedly successful candidate (4,5) (9) The Guardian Speedy Mar 2, 2025
7% BAIL Back out unexpectedly (4) Universal Mar 2, 2026
7% TDS Lions' successes (3) Newsday Feb 26, 2026
7% POISE Political candidate's asset (5) LA Times Mini Feb 21, 2026
7% VET Screen, as a candidate (3) New York Times Feb 19, 2026
7% HBO "Succession" airer (3) Eugene Sheffer Feb 19, 2026
7% RAGEAHOLIC Anger management candidate (10) Newsday Feb 14, 2026
7% SLUM Urban renewal candidate (4) Newsday Feb 13, 2026
7% NOT Contraction candidate (3) Newsday Feb 12, 2026
7% AVAIL To no ___ (without success) (5) Universal Feb 4, 2026

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