Best competitive effort Crossword Clue

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COMPETITIVE (adjective)
1. involving competition or competitiveness
2. showing a fighting disposition
EFFORT (noun)
1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work

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