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Unexpectedly successful candidate (4,5) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Unexpectedly successful candidate (4,5) last seen in Guardian Speedy 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DARKHORSE.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DARKHORSE Unexpectedly successful candidate (4,5) | (9) | The Guardian Speedy | Mar 2, 2025 |
| 10% | ELECTEE Successful candidate | (7) | Newsday | Oct 24, 2025 |
| 7% | ROY "Succession" surname | (3) | LA Times Daily | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 7% | MAKEIT Achieve success | (6) | Newsday | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 7% | SMASH Huge success | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 7% | EDITOR Chief rioted unexpectedly (6) | (6) | Mirror Cryptic | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 7% | HITS Big successes | (4) | The Telegraph Mini | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 7% | EGRET Unexpectedly greet a bird (5) | (5) | Mirror Cryptic | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 7% | GOFAR Be a success (2,3) | (5) | Puzzler | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 7% | APPLICANT Candidate (9) | (9) | Mirror Classic | Jan 1, 2026 |
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