Cryptic crossword clue
Wanting to be like opponents at table competing 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ENVYING

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The straight part
We know that "Wanting to be like" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wanting to be like = envying.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ENVYING mean?

ENVYING verb
  1. To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.
  2. To have envious feelings (at).
  3. To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge.
  4. To show malice or ill will; to rail.
  5. To do harm to; to injure; to disparage.
  6. To hate.
  7. To emulate.
ENVYING noun
  1. A feeling of envy.

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