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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 32% | 9 | Opportunity to compete again after initial defeat | |
| 3 | 30% | 11 | Defeat after defeat | |
One Eager To Compete And Defeat Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 114 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RIVAL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RIVAL
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RIVAL" which means:
- adjective
- • As a rival in a competition noun
- • The contestant you hope to defeat verb
- • Be equal to in quality or ability
- • Be the rival of, be in competition with
An example sentence would be:
- • "I have always considered him my greatest rival in the business world."
- • "The tennis match between the two rivals was intense and went on for hours."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times09 Feb 1981 | Down 24 | |
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