Joins, as a contest Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

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

Hint 2: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
NESTER

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