Answer:

HASASHOT

Answer	Crossword Clue
HASASHOT	Might succeed
HASASHOT	Just might pull it off
HASASHOT	Isn't out of it

HASASHOT	Isn't totally out of the race
HASASHOT	Isn't out of the running
HASASHOT	Can possibly succeed
HASASHOT	Might be able to do it
HASASHOT	Is still in the running

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.