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Contend Strive Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is VIE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: VIE

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199%3Exact Match!
253%7Strive
349%6Strive or contend

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "VIE" which means:

    verb
  • • Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
  • noun
  • • A contest.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She is determined to prove herself in the vie for the promotion."
  • • "They have been rivals in the political vie for power."

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New York Times15 Aug 1977 Across 29
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