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Was A Contestant Crossword Clue

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99%4Exact Match!
verb

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

30%9Contestant
noun

• a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission

30%7 Fellow contestant
noun

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

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