Like an ambitious, competitive personality

TYPEA

Think of the Myers-Briggs label for someone who’s driven and thrives under pressure.

The clue describes someone driven and high-achieving, which fits the term "Type A"—a personality type known for competitiveness, ambition, and time urgency. The answer drops the space and capitalizes the whole word to match crossword style, turning "Type A" into "TYPEA." It’s a direct reference to the well-known psychological classification, with no hidden wordplay or tricks.