Cryptic crossword clue
As medals, they’re unbeatable 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GONGS

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What does GONGS mean?

GONGS noun
  1. A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a sonorous sound when struck with a soft hammer.
  2. A medal or award, particularly Knight Bachelor.
GONGS verb
  1. To make the sound of a gong; to ring a gong.
  2. To send a signal to, using a gong or similar device.
  3. To give an award or medal to.
GONGS noun
  1. An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
  2. The contents of an outhouse pit: shit.

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