Contestant (7)
'contestant' is the definition.
(I know that entrant is a type of contestant)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for entrant that I've seen before include "Participant in, eg, a race" , "Competitor, contestant" , "One going in for a race or competition" , "Someone signing up for a competition" , "Contestant; starter" .)
'contestant' is the definition.
(I know that contender is a type of contestant)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for contender that I've seen before include "One fighting others (for something)" , "one in the field" , "One who strives" , "No red cent (anag.)" , "One seeking title" .)
'contestant' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.