Answer:

vying

Answer	Crossword Clue
VYING	In competition
VYING	Competing
VYING	In a contest

VYING	Contending.
VYING	Contesting
VYING	Olympics activity
VYING	In contention
VYING	Contending

Crossword

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