Crossword clues for the word: CANDIDATE The word CANDIDATE has appeared as an answer to at least 12 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for CANDIDATE Showing 1 to 12 of 12 results Clue(s) "One who says ""Iran""?" Applicant Applicant, aspirant Bush or Gore of 2000 Job applicant or political aspirant Obama or Ron Paul One of the people to choose from on Election Day One running Person seeking election Political hopeful Seat seeker The —, 1972 comedy-drama film starring Robert Redford and Peter Boyle