He beat Dwight in a 1948 Illinois gubernatorial race but lost to another Dwight in two 1950s presidential races Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “He beat Dwight in a 1948 Illinois gubernatorial race but lost to another Dwight in two 1950s presidential races” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of February 22, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
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ADLAI is the answer to “He beat Dwight in a 1948 Illinois gubernatorial race but lost to another Dwight in two 1950s presidential races”.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
A 5-letter answer that starts with A.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: DILAA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “"___ and Estes — The Bestest" (1956 campaign slogan)”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “He beat Dwight in a 1948 Illinois gubernatorial race but lost to another Dwight in two 1950s presidential races”?
ADLAI, 5 letters.
When was “He beat Dwight in a 1948 Illinois gubernatorial race but lost to another Dwight in two 1950s presidential races” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of February 22, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with A.