Someone to contend with in an event (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Someone to contend with in an event (5) . 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 RIVAL.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RIVAL Someone to contend with in an event (5) (5)
10% DECATHLETE Contender in a 10-event competition (10) Universal Jul 5, 2026
9% VIE Contend (for) (3) LA Times Daily Jul 2, 2026
9% ARGUED Contended (6) The Telegraph Quick Jun 2, 2026
8% ATHLETE Sporting contender (7) Puzzler Backwords Jul 9, 2026
8% VIEW Contend with opinion (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 26, 2026
8% COMPETITOR Athletic contender (10) Commuter May 14, 2026
7% SALE Event for shoppers (4) Universal Jul 26, 2026
7% PARADE Easter event (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 25, 2026
7% IFSO "In that event . . ." (4) USA Today Jul 15, 2026
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