| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| VYING | Contending | |
| STRUGGLING | Contending (with) | |
| COMBATANT | Contending; disposed to contend. | |
| CONTESTINGLY | In a contending manner. | |
| CLASH | Opposition; contradiction; as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes, etc. | |
| ANTAGONISTICAL | Opposing in combat, combating; contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces. | |
| CONFLICTING | Being in conflict or collision, or in opposition; contending; contradictory; incompatible; contrary; opposing. | |
| LITIGANT | Disposed to litigate; contending in law; engaged in a lawsuit; as, the parties litigant. | |
| LITIGIOUS | Inclined to judicial contest; given to the practice of contending in law; guarrelsome; contentious; fond of litigation. | |
| NEUTRAL | Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent. | |
| PLAY | The act or practice of contending for victory, amusement, or a prize, as at dice, cards, or billiards; gaming; as, to lose a fortune in play. | |
| SEQUESTER | A person with whom two or more contending parties deposit the subject matter of the controversy; one who mediates between two parties; a mediator; an umpire or referee. | |