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The Clue
Those in a contest (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ENTRANTS
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Notes
The answer ENTRANTS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Definition
ENTRANT as a noun:
1. a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise; "a well publicized entrant is the pocket computer"
2. (newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie, entrant) = any new participant in some activity
3. someone who enters; "new entrants to the country must go though immigration procedures"
4. one who enters a competition