Compete (for) NYT Crossword Clue
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NYT Crossword - January 8 2026
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Compete (for)" is VIE.
The word 'vie' means to compete eagerly with someone in order to achieve something. The clue uses the word 'compete' and the phrase '(for)' implies striving for something, which aligns with the meaning of 'vie.'
Vie means to compete eagerly with someone in order to achieve something.
Compete, Be a competitor, Go toe-to-toe, Contend, Be in it to win it
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