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Updated June 2026
Competitive events or struggles between rivals for supremacy or a prize. As a verb, it means to dispute or challenge something formally.
“The local radio station runs weekly contests giving away concert tickets to lucky listeners.”
Double 'T' and 'S', plus common consonants 'N', 'C'; vowels 'O', 'E' provide good coverage
8-letter word worth 10 points; versatile common letters allow flexible placement
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