One-on-one contest Crossword Clue

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One-on-one contest 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

ONE-ON-ONE (adverb)
1. (of two persons) in direct encounter
ONE-ON-ONE (adjective)
1. being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player
2. directly between two individuals
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 3: Anagram

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