Here are the possible solutions for competes in a contest clue
Answer
Clue
Relevancy
bakes
Clue
Competes in a Pillsbury contest
Definition
BAKE, to cook in an oven
eats
Clue
Competes in a state fair contest, perhaps
Definition
EAT, to consume food
enters
Clue
Competes in a contest
Definition
ENTER, to go or come in
ago
Clue
Remembrance word [CONTEST NOTE: My online crossword contest is ONE WEEK AWAY (Sept. 30). First prize, $2,500. For details visit www.alzfdn.org.]
Definition
in the past
irs
Clue
Asset-freezing org. (CONTEST ALERT! My new all-skill, solve-at-home crossword contest benefiting the Alzheimer's Foundation of America is Sept. 30. First prize, $2,500. For details visit www.alzfdn.