contestant

COMPETITOR
WordClue
BELTsash, strap
COOKchef
RIVALcompetitor, opponent
GIRDLEbelt, sash
UNDERDOGcompetitor thought unlikely to win
WAISTBANDsash, belt
CONTESTANTcompetitor
COMFORTContentment, ease
BACKGROUNDcontext