Contest that can lead to a flare-up (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MATCH Contest that can lead to a flare-up (5) (5)
8% ERUPTED Flared up (7) (7) The Sun Mini Jan 17, 2026
8% NOVA Flare up? (4) New York Times Nov 30, 2025
7% MAROON Distress flare (6) The Times Concise Jan 31, 2026
6% DUELS Contests (5) (5) Mirror Quick Jan 31, 2026
6% LOSERS Defeated contestants (6) (6) Mirror Quick Jan 31, 2026
6% SPIRARE Flare, vivere, to breathe (7) The Times O Tempora Jan 24, 2026
6% RODEO Contest for cowboys (5)
6% CAUSE Lead to (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 20, 2026
6% LOSER Defeated contestant (5) (5) Mirror Quick Jan 19, 2026
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