The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word VYING which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2020.
In contention (for) crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| VYING | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: In contention (for)
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- claim
- debate
- strife
- alive
- bickerment
- bone
- burden of proof
- debatefully
- fray
- vie
- argument
- battle
Crossword Answer definitions
VYING verb- To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.
- To rival (something), etc.
- To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.
- To stake; to wager.
- To stake a sum of money upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See revie.
- The act of one who vies; rivalry.
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