What is the answer to "Competes (for)" in the LA Times Crossword?

The answer to the LA Times Crossword clue "Competes (for)" is VIES (4 letters).

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Competes (for) LA Times Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 24, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

VIES

4 letters · Across · last seen August 24, 2026

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