High-stakes face-off Crossword Clue

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High-stakes face-off Crossword Answer

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(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)
(verb)
1. fight a duel, as over one’s honor or a woman

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
STAKES (noun)
1. the money risked on a gamble

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