The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CONTENDS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1958.
Strives in combat crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CONTENDS | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Strives in combat
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- adversary
- bandy
- leveler
- progressive
- rival
- snob
- end
- ended
- purpose
- completist
- debater
- home
Crossword Answer definitions
CONTENDS verb- To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
- To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
- To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
- To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
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