Face-off Crossword Clue

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Face-off Crossword Answer

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VIE

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GOTOETOTOE

(10 letters)

DUEL

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. an energetic attempt to achieve something
2. an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
(verb)
1. battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FACE-OFF (noun)
1. a hostile disagreement face-to-face
2. (ice hockey) the method of starting play; a referee drops the puck between two opposing players
FACE (noun)
1. a contorted facial expression
2. a specific size and style of type within a type family
FACE (verb)
1. oppose, as in hostility or a competition
2. be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

Vie
(3 letters)
GOTOETOTOE
(10 letters)
DUEL
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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Down

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