| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| VYING | Contending |
| VYING | Contending. |
| INIT | Contending |
| STRIVING | Contending |
| TEAMS | Contending squads |
| SIDE | Contending faction |
| INIT | Still contending |
| SIDE | Contending group |
| COPER | One contending successfully |
| CRUSADING | Contending against evil. |
| PEACE | Agreement between contending parties. |
| NEPAL | Nation currently contending with Maoist guerillas |
