The Clue
Occasional suffix on political titles (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ELECT
Tags
Notes
The answer ELECT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Choice
Choose
Decide on
Designate
Opt
Opt for
Pick
President-___
Vote in
Exercise an option
First-rate
Give a seat to
Given preference
Pick out
Provide a seat for
Put in office
Approve for office installation
Governor or mayor follower
Vote into office
Word on a lawn sign
Definition
ELECT as a noun:
1. (chosen, elect) = an exclusive group of people; "one of the elect who have power inside the government"
ELECT as a verb:
1. select by a vote for an office or membership; "We elected him chairman of the board"
2. choose; "I elected to have my funds deposited automatically"
ELECT as an adjective:
1. (elect, elite) = selected as the best; "an elect circle of artists"; "elite colleges"
2. elected but not yet installed in office; "the president elect"