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Be equal to the competition (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

match

I believe this is a triple definition!

'be' is the first definition.
(matching is a kind of being)

'equal' is the second definition.
('match' can be a synonym of 'equal')

'to' is a link.

'the competition' is the third definition.
(match is a kind of competition)

(Other definitions for match that I've seen before include "Suit; fixture" , "Game; lighter" , "one's struck" , "You can have a love or shouting one" , "Equal contender" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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