Crossword clue
“"I ___ been a contender ..."”
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
COULDALetters6
Starts withC
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"I ___ been a contender ..."” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 9, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"I ___ been a contender ..."” clue?+
The answer is COULDA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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