Answer: competes

AnswerCrossword Clue
COMPETESEnters a tournament
COMPETESBattles (with)
COMPETESGets in the game
COMPETESFaces rivals
COMPETESVies
competesTake part in a contest
competesCOMPETE, to contend for a prize
competesStrive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same