One's opponent in a contest or dispute (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ADVERSARY One's opponent in a contest or dispute (9) (9)
83% BOUT Contest (4) New York Times Dec 26, 2025
83% ARBITER One involved in a dispute (7) Wall Street Journal Oct 22, 2025
79% SITH Jedi opponent (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 7, 2026
79% RIVAL Sporting opponent (5) LA Times Mini Dec 9, 2025
79% CRIMEA Disputed peninsula (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 2, 2025
75% ENTRY Contest submission (5) Universal Jan 5, 2026
75% DUELS Fencing contests (5) New York Times Jan 4, 2026
75% BEE Spelling contest (3) USA Today Dec 25, 2025
75% RODEO Contest with cowboys (5) Newsday Dec 22, 2025
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