Unravel the Mystery: Who is the Convention Winner?

Tom, a diligent crossword enthusiast, was sitting in his favorite coffee shop trying to solve the final clue in today’s crossword. All remaining boxes were filled except for one: a seven-letter word for “Convention winner.” He was stumped. Suddenly, a familiar voice called out from the corner table, “Hey Tom, having trouble with that last one?”

It was his friend, Sarah. She was a political science major and a huge fan of the US presidential elections. “The answer is NOMINEE,” she whispered, smiling. Tom was surprised and couldn’t understand the connection. “How does ‘Convention winner’ relate to ‘Nominee’?” he asked.

Sarah went on to explain, “Every four years, major political parties hold national conventions to select their nominees for president. The nominee is the person who the party chooses as their official candidate for the presidency. So in a way, the winner of the convention is the person who becomes the nominee.”

Tom’s eyes lit up with understanding. “Wow, that’s brilliant!” he exclaimed, quickly scribbling in the answer on his crossword. As the two continued to chat, Tom realized that crossword puzzles weren’t just a means of entertainment, but also a great way to learn new things and expand one’s knowledge base.