Crossword Genius

Contend with opinion (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

view

'opinion' is the definition.
(I know that opinion is a class)

'contend with' is the wordplay.
'contend' becomes 'vie' (synonyms).
'with' becomes 'w' (abbreviation).
'vie'+'w'='VIEW'

(Other definitions for view that I've seen before include "See" , "The range of the eye" , "What can be seen from a specified point" , "conviction" , "judgment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app