| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ENTRANTS | Ones in a contest |
| adversaries | One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute |
| adversary | One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute |
| hat | to become a participant in a contest, esp. to declare one's candidacy for political office |
| sporting | Fair and generous in one's behavior or treatment of others, esp. in a game or contest |
| measure | to test one's preparedness for a contest or encounter |
