Cryptic crossword clue
0-0 around closing bits of third quarter? Better teams, say, would be ahead in this!  8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ORDERING

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The straight part
We know that "Better teams, say, would be ahead in this!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case better teams, say, would be ahead in this! = ordering.
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 ORDERING mean?

ORDERING verb
  1. To set in some sort of order.
  2. To arrange, set in proper order.
  3. To issue a command to.
  4. To request some product or service; to secure by placing an order.
  5. To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry.
ORDERING noun
  1. Arrangement in a sequence.
  2. The placement of an order for goods or services.
  3. The act or ceremony of ordaining, as priests or deacons.

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