| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| contests | A competition for a political position |
| bow | to resign a position or withdraw from a job, competition, obligation, etc. |
| finish | end a competition in a specified manner or position finished third in the race |
| finishes | Reach the end of a race or other sporting competition, typically in a particular position |
| finishing | Reach the end of a race or other sporting competition, typically in a particular position |
| closest | (of a final position in a competition) Very near to the competitor immediately in front |
