Prepare for competition Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Prepare for competition last seen in Wall Street Journal 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 TRAIN.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRAIN Prepare for competition (5) Wall Street Journal Aug 14, 2023
25% IN TRAINING One not disheartened  – falling, as preparing for competition (11)
3% READY Prepared (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 23, 2025
3% WRAPS Prepares gifts (5) The Atlantic Dec 23, 2025
3% GEARED ___ up (prepared) (6)
3% KNEEL Prepare to pray (5) Universal Dec 16, 2025
3% DISROBED Prepared to bathe (8) New York Times Dec 15, 2025
3% LUGE Competition toboggan (4) Puzzler Backwords Dec 14, 2025
3% RODEO Cowpoke competition (5) Newsday Dec 14, 2025
3% EUROS Uefa competition, informally (5) The Telegraph Plusword Dec 14, 2025

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In this clue, "Prepare for competition," the answer is "TRAIN." Athletes train rigorously to enhance their skills and fitness levels before competing. This wordplay hints at the process of getting ready for a contest through dedicated practice and conditioning.