Bests in a duel or an art contest Crossword Clue

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Bests in a duel or an art contest Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

CONTEST (noun)
1. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
2. a struggle between rivals
CONTEST (verb)
1. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
DUEL (noun)
1. a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
2. any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)
DUEL (verb)
1. fight a duel, as over one’s honor or a woman

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