Crossword clues for the word: CANDIDATES The word CANDIDATES has appeared as an answer to at least 10 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for CANDIDATES Showing 1 to 10 of 10 results Clue(s) Announced toffee-covered fruit possibilities Applicants Campaigners Election Day hopefuls Hopefuls at the polls Men on the hustings. Open seat, varied nominees Sweet-sounding fruit, from which one is picked Viers for office Would-be politicians have blunt, sharing the last of it with girlfriends