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We've checked our database and believe the answer is VIES which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: VIES

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We think the answer is "VIES" which means:

    verb
  • • Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She vies for the top spot on the leaderboard."
  • • "He vies with his brother for their father's attention."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Cross Atlantic25 Jul 2023 Down 12
The Guardian Quick26 Apr 2018 Down 2
The Guardian Quick15 Aug 2009 Across 10
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