Crossword clue

“Adjustment candidate”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CLAIM
Letters5
Starts withC
Ends withM
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
Aug 16, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Adjustment candidate” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 16, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Adjustment candidate” clue?+

The answer is CLAIM (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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