Frank finished off contender Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Frank finished off contender" hints at a word that means someone who is competing for a position or a role. Let's break it down:

1. Frank: In this context, "Frank" could be referring to the act of being honest or straightforward.
2. Finished off: The phrase "finished off" suggests the end or conclusion of something.
3. Contender: A contender is someone who competes or vies for a position or title.

Putting these components together, the answer to this clue is "CANDIDATE." A candidate is a person who is being considered for a job, position, or honor. In this case, the wordplay involves using "Frank" to signify honesty and "finished off" to indicate the final selection process, ultimately leading to the candidate who will contend for the position.

Definition of "CANDIDATE"

a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election

Example :

candidates applying for this position should be computer-literate

the Green Party candidate

an A-level candidate

 The Crossword clue "Frank finished off contender" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	1 July 2020	CANDIDATE