| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| WARS | Contends strongly. |
| VIES | Contends. |
| VIES | Contends |
| COPES | Contends. |
| ARGUES | Contends |
| STRIVES | Contends. |
| WARS | Contends. |
| STRIVES | Contends |
| WARS | Contends |
| AVERS | Contends |
| OPPOSES | Contends with. |
| COPES | Contends (with) |
| WRESTLES | Contends (with) |
| REPUGNS | Contends against |
| BIDS | Contends (for) |
| COPES | Contends (with). |
| COPES | Contends with. |
| COPES | Contends (with) successfully. |
| COPES | Contends with difficulties |
| VIES | Contends with a rival |
| GETSALLAS | Contends for valedictorian, say |
