Here are the possible solutions for formal contest game clue
Answer
Clue
Relevancy
match
Clue
Formal contest — game
Definition
to be equal to
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.