Cryptic crossword clue
Associates of Johnson, Gove and Hunt?

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

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The straight part
We know that "Associates" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case associates = consorts.
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What does CONSORTS mean?

CONSORTS noun
  1. The spouse of a monarch.
  2. A husband, wife, companion or partner.
  3. A ship accompanying another.
  4. Association or partnership.
  5. A group or company, especially of musicians playing the same type of instrument.
  6. Harmony of sounds; concert, as of musical instruments.
CONSORTS verb
  1. To associate or keep company (with).
  2. To be in agreement.

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