Answer: winner

AnswerCrossword Clue
WINNEROscar recipient
winnerA person or thing that wins something
winnerone who wins (to winnow (to separate chaff from grain))
winnerA thing that is a success or is likely to be successful
winnerA card that can be relied on to win a trick
winnerA goal or shot that wins a winner or point
WINNERCheckered flag taker
WINNERPollster's projection
WINNERBiggest loser, in Hearts
WINNERGold medalist
WINNERUnreturned tennis shot
WINNERBingo announcement
WINNERPerson in a circle, maybe
WINNERCircle occupier
WINNERMcEnroe at Wimbledon: 1981
WINNERVictor
WINNER... take all
WINNERCozzens hero.
WINNERRocky Marciano, for instance.
WINNERTrophy taker
WINNERBlue ribbon taker
WINNERContented competitor
WINNEROne with the gold
WINNERChampion
WINNERLeading man?