What does the cryptic crossword clue "Classic play has to contend with most of these around it (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "Classic play". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RIVAL (synonym="contend with") in THES (synonym="THES") = THE RIVALS; definition: "Classic play" The answer is THE RIVALS.

Classic play has to contend with most of these around it (3,6)

Times Cryptic #28629 | 15 Down | 2023-06-14 flower

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