Fighting and winning (8)
I believe the answer is:
engaging
This clue might be a double definition.
'fighting' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'winning' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'and' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for engaging that I've seen before include "Beginning military action" , "procedure that involves acceptance of 1 [PROPOSAL]" , "lt's attractive" , "Taking into employment" , "holding fast" .)