Contraction candidate
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 2 appearances · Last seen in the Newsday crossword on September 18, 2026
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NOT
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The clue “Contraction candidate” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Newsday crossword on September 18, 2026, where the answer was NOT.
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