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Try for a prize though not quite complete (7)

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compete

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'try' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for compete that I've seen before include "Take part in contest" , "Contend (for a prize)" , "Take part in hope of winning" , "Take part (in race)" , "Struggle for victory" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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