Cryptic crossword clue
Back to basics: those following do put up veterans 3-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word OLD-TIMERS

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The straight part
We know that "veterans" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case veterans = old-timers.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OLD-TIMERS mean?

OLD-TIMERS noun
  1. One who has been around for a long time or has a great deal of experience; a veteran.

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