Rival Crossword Clue

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Rival Crossword Answer

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FOE

(3 letters)

COMPETITOR

(10 letters)

ENEMY

(5 letters)

COLA

(4 letters)

OPPOSING

(8 letters)

VIE

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. characterized by active hostility
(noun)
1. someone who offers opposition
2. a contestant that you are matched against

Hint 2: Clue Definition

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

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

FOE
(3 letters)
COMPETITOR
(10 letters)
ENEMY
(5 letters)
COLA
(4 letters)
OPPOSING
(8 letters)
VIE
(3 letters)

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