The clue "Became a contestant" recently appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on January 19, 2023. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 65 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, ENTERED (7 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.
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Answer
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ENTERED
Became a contestant
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2023
99%
ENTERED
Became a contestant
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2023
8%
ELIE
Wiesel who wrote "Night" and later became a knight
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
8%
ELIE
Wiesel who wrote "Night" and later became a knight
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
8%
CHEF
"Beat Bobby Flay" contestant
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
8%
CHEF
"Beat Bobby Flay" contestant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
8%
GOTHOTGOTHOT
Post-punk sudden death period became extremely exciting?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
8%
GOTHOTGOTHOT
Post-punk sudden death period became extremely exciting?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
8%
SEAL
Singer who became his namesake animal in a 2025 Super Bowl ad
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
8%
SEAL
Singer who became his namesake animal in a 2025 Super Bowl ad
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
8%
NOBELIST
What Malala Yousafzai became in 2014
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2025
8%
NOBELIST
What Malala Yousafzai became in 2014
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2025
8%
TRIVIABUFF
Game show contestant, often
(10)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
8%
TRIVIABUFF
Game show contestant, often
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
8%
SNAPPEDTO
Abruptly became alert
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2024
8%
SNAPPEDTO
Abruptly became alert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2024
8%
NINETEEN
Age of the Marquis de Lafayette when he became a major general
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
8%
NINETEEN
Age of the Marquis de Lafayette when he became a major general
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
8%
BRAT
2024 Charli XCX hit album whose cover became a meme
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2024
8%
BRAT
2024 Charli XCX hit album whose cover became a meme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2024
8%
QUEBECNORDIQUES
NHL team that became the Colorado Avalanche
(15)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
8%
QUEBECNORDIQUES
NHL team that became the Colorado Avalanche
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
8%
CAITLINCLARK
Basketball player who became the all-time NCAA scoring leader in 2024
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2024
8%
CAITLINCLARK
Basketball player who became the all-time NCAA scoring leader in 2024
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2024
8%
NFC
The 49ers became its champs in 2024
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2024
8%
NFC
The 49ers became its champs in 2024
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2024
8%
ENDEDUP
Eventually became
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2024
8%
ENDEDUP
Eventually became
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2024
8%
COSTOVERRUN
Mistake by a contestant on "The Price Is Right"?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2024
8%
COSTOVERRUN
Mistake by a contestant on "The Price Is Right"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2024
8%
SPINCLASSES
Pre-show training for a contestant on "Wheel of Fortune"?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2024
8%
SPINCLASSES
Pre-show training for a contestant on "Wheel of Fortune"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2024
8%
CASEHISTORIES
Prior results considered by a contestant on "Deal or No Deal"?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2024
8%
CASEHISTORIES
Prior results considered by a contestant on "Deal or No Deal"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2024
8%
ESSAYQUESTION
Very long response by a contestant on "Jeopardy!"?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2024
8%
ESSAYQUESTION
Very long response by a contestant on "Jeopardy!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2024
8%
STAN
Eminem title that became a slang term for an obsessed admirer
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2024
8%
STAN
Eminem title that became a slang term for an obsessed admirer
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2024
8%
DAK
Terr. that became two states
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2024
8%
DAK
Terr. that became two states
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2024
8%
CAPRI
Island where calf-length pants became popular
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2024
8%
CAPRI
Island where calf-length pants became popular
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2024
8%
SUDAN
African country that became smaller in 2011
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2023
8%
SUDAN
African country that became smaller in 2011
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2023
8%
VON
Artist Dutch whose name became a fashion brand
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2023
8%
VON
Artist Dutch whose name became a fashion brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2023
8%
TRIO
"Jeopardy!" contestant lineup, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2023
8%
TRIO
"Jeopardy!" contestant lineup, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2023
8%
HERBIEHANCOCK
Jazz pianist whose ’80s hit “Rockit” became a hip-hop classic
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 9, 2023
8%
HERBIEHANCOCK
Jazz pianist whose ’80s hit “Rockit” became a hip-hop classic
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 9, 2023
8%
MATERIALGIRL
Madonna song whose title became her nickname
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 29, 2023
8%
MATERIALGIRL
Madonna song whose title became her nickname
Universal Crossword · Jul 29, 2023
8%
FINALIST
Playoff contestant
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 25, 2023
8%
FINALIST
Playoff contestant
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 25, 2023
8%
MADRAS
Indian city that became Chennai
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2023
8%
MADRAS
Indian city that became Chennai
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2023
8%
RIDER
Rodeo contestant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2023
8%
RIDER
Rodeo contestant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2023
8%
HOOVER
Mining engineer who became president in 1929
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2023
8%
HOOVER
Mining engineer who became president in 1929
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2023
8%
ALF
'80s TV character who became a cat lover
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2022
8%
ALF
'80s TV character who became a cat lover
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2022
8%
MARY
She became queen of Scotland at six days old
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2022
8%
MARY
She became queen of Scotland at six days old
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2022
8%
DONHO
Honolulu-born jet pilot who became a pop singer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2022
8%
DONHO
Honolulu-born jet pilot who became a pop singer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2022
8%
BARBADOS
Caribbean island that became a republic in 2021
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2022
8%
BARBADOS
Caribbean island that became a republic in 2021
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2022
8%
RICKILAKE
"Hairspray" star who became a TV host
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 2, 2022
8%
RICKILAKE
"Hairspray" star who became a TV host
Universal Crossword · May 2, 2022
8%
DAKOTA
Territory that became two states
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2022
8%
DAKOTA
Territory that became two states
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2022
8%
GORMAN
Amanda who became the first National Youth Poet Laureate
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2022
8%
GORMAN
Amanda who became the first National Youth Poet Laureate
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2022
8%
ASKER
"Jeopardy!" contestant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2022
8%
ASKER
"Jeopardy!" contestant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2022
8%
LEIA
Princess who became a Jedi
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2022
8%
LEIA
Princess who became a Jedi
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2022
8%
ALI
Clay became him
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2022
8%
ALI
Clay became him
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
8%
PAT
Tom Brady, before he became a Buc
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2021
8%
PAT
Tom Brady, before he became a Buc
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2021
8%
EXHIPPIES
What some Woodstock attendees eventually became
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2021
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EXHIPPIES
What some Woodstock attendees eventually became
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2021
8%
SNLHOST
George Carlin became the first one in '75
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2021
8%
SNLHOST
George Carlin became the first one in '75
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2021
8%
TAMAGOTCHI
Digital pet that became a fad
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2021
8%
TAMAGOTCHI
Digital pet that became a fad
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2021
8%
TAKEOUTOUTTAKE
The drive-through diner scene that was cut became a __
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2021
8%
TAKEOUTOUTTAKE
The drive-through diner scene that was cut became a __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2021
8%
CAPRA
Academy Award-winning director who became an army major during World War II
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2021
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CAPRA
Academy Award-winning director who became an army major during World War II
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2021
8%
ELKS
153-year-old group that became unisex nationally in 1995
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2021
8%
ELKS
153-year-old group that became unisex nationally in 1995
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2021
8%
ALSORAN
*Losing contestant
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 2, 2021
8%
ALSORAN
*Losing contestant
Universal Crossword · May 2, 2021
8%
HECHE
2020 "Dancing With the Stars" contestant Anne
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2021
8%
HECHE
2020 "Dancing With the Stars" contestant Anne
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2021
8%
XEROX
Tech company that became a verb
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2021
8%
XEROX
Tech company that became a verb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2021
8%
BANANASLUG
Yellow mollusk that became the U.C. Santa Cruz mascot
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2019
8%
BANANASLUG
Yellow mollusk that became the U.C. Santa Cruz mascot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2019
8%
TAFT
President who became Chief Justice
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 30, 2019
8%
TAFT
President who became Chief Justice
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 30, 2019
8%
MONROE
Louisiana Purchase negotiator who later became president
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2019
8%
MONROE
Louisiana Purchase negotiator who later became president
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2019
8%
SATUP
Suddenly became attentive
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2019
8%
SATUP
Suddenly became attentive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2019
8%
PEPSICOLA
What Brad's Drink became
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2018
8%
PEPSICOLA
What Brad's Drink became
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2018
1%
CASHCAB
Game show whose contestants are really driven?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
CASHCAB
Game show whose contestants are really driven?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
CHEFS
"Chopped" contestants
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
1%
CHEFS
"Chopped" contestants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
1%
THREELEGGEDRACE
Picnic contest where contestants are tied?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
1%
THREELEGGEDRACE
Picnic contest where contestants are tied?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
1%
ALONE
Survival competition series in which contestants participate solo
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2024
1%
ALONE
Survival competition series in which contestants participate solo
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2024
1%
CASH
With 32-Across, game show whose contestants were passengers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2023
1%
CASH
With 32-Across, game show whose contestants were passengers
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2023
1%
ALLSTARS
Top athletes or "RuPaul's Drag Race" contestants
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2022
1%
ALLSTARS
Top athletes or "RuPaul's Drag Race" contestants
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2022
1%
OPERA
Musical "Jeopardy!" category that's tough for many contestants
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2022
1%
OPERA
Musical "Jeopardy!" category that's tough for many contestants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2022
1%
WORDORIGIN
Subject of a spelling bee contestant's query (... letters 2-5)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2021
1%
WORDORIGIN
Subject of a spelling bee contestant's query (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2021
1%
QUIZSHOWS
TV with contestants
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 23, 2021
1%
QUIZSHOWS
TV with contestants
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 23, 2021
1%
ROPERS
Rodeo contestants, at times
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2019
1%
ROPERS
Rodeo contestants, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Became a contestant" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 65 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ENTERED (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Became a contestant"?
The best answer for "Became a contestant" is ENTERED with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Became a contestant" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 19, 2023.