Candidate
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who applies for a job or position, stands for election, or takes an examination. Someone being considered for selection or achievement.
“The recruitment team interviewed five candidates for the senior management position.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkæn.dɪdət/
Syllables
can·di·date
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Wordle
Contains 'ate' suffix and 'cand' beginning; watch for the vowel placement pattern
Scrabble
Worth 13 points; versatile word with balanced vowel-consonant distribution
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