NOUN: "one of two or more striving to reach or obtain something that only one can possess" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "one of two or more striving to reach or obtain something that only one can possess" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. be equal to in quality or ability
2. be the rival of, be in competition with
(noun)
1. the contestant you hope to defeat

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STRIVING (noun)
1. an effortful attempt to attain a goal
POSSESS (verb)
1. have ownership or possession of
2. enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas

Hint 3: Anagram

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VIRAL

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