Answer:

emulous

Answer	Crossword Clue
EMULOUS	Desirous of equaling others.
EMULOUS	Striving to excel.
EMULOUS	Desirous of equaling.

EMULOUS	Eager to rival
EMULOUS	Rivalrous

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.