Apply oneself in serious contest Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Apply oneself in serious contest last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SETTO.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SETTO Apply oneself in serious contest (5) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 25, 2021
98% SET-TO Apply oneself in serious contest (6)
3% SMUG Pleased with oneself (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 21, 2025
3% UNEQUALED In a class by oneself (9) New York Times Dec 18, 2025
3% USE Apply, as a tool (3)
3% IDLE Not serious (4) LA Times Daily Dec 13, 2025
3% PERIL Serious danger (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 11, 2025
3% STEEL Prepare (oneself) (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 11, 2025
3% TAKE Help oneself to (4) Newsday Dec 9, 2025
3% DAB Apply gently (3)

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