Crossword answer
RIVALS
6 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 9, 2025
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RIVALS
Clues that lead to RIVALS
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RIVALS is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Iran's ready to defend against opponents” in the The Independent crossword on September 9, 2025.
Other 6-letter answers
ENCASEPlace in a crate
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
INDENTSet right?
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
LEADER__ of the pack
ENABLEEmpower
REFORMImprove
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
STEERSTakes the helm
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
ERRANTOff-target
SLEEPYDrowsy
Every appearance of RIVALS (5)
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Sep 9, 2025
Iran's ready to defend against opponents · The Independent · 9 Across
Mar 18, 2023
Foes · Eugene Sheffer · 55 Across
Sep 14, 2022
Competitors · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Sep 2, 2022
Foes · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Down
Apr 5, 2022
Competitors · Evening Standard · 21 Down