The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ELECTABLE
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More clues leading to the result ELECTABLE
- Late celeb represented like a persuasive politician?
- Like a good candidate? Let a celeb get involved
- Choose line penned by Lincoln to show what Labour may have become
- Having a chance of getting in with gorgeous date being taken out
- . Charming leader missed, one that's fit for the position
- The Spanish board will accept European Community is capable of winning votes
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The straight part
We know that "Having a chance of getting in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having a chance of getting in = electable.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does ELECTABLE mean?
ELECTABLE noun- A person who is able or fit to be elected to office.
- Able to be elected to office