Contest hopeful crossword clue

Answer
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ENTRANT

ENTRANT — the 7-letter solution to “Contest hopeful”, entered at 25 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 30, 2022.

About this clue

“Contest hopeful” appeared as 25 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 30, 2022, and the answer is 7 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
7
Position
25 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Contest hopeful”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, December 30, 2022, the answer to “Contest hopeful” is ENTRANT — 7 letters, entered at 25 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Contest hopeful” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ENTRANT, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 7 letters and starts with E.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.