Compete In A Contest Thats Lost By Blinking Crossword Clue — 5 Letters

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STARE
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A "staring contest" is a contest lost by blinking, and "stare" means to compete in such a contest. The clue cleverly combines both definitions: "compete in a contest" (stare = participate in a staring contest) and "that's lost by blinking" (a staring contest is lost when you blink).

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GAWATLess likely alternative
OGLEDRelated to staring but doesn't fit the contest angle

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