Cryptic crossword clue
Boy and I in children’s game knocked over champions 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "champions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case champions = paladins.
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 PALADINS mean?

PALADINS noun
  1. A heroic champion (especially a knightly one).
  2. A defender or advocate of a noble cause. (A defender of faith).
  3. Any of the twelve Companions of the court of Emperor Charlemagne.

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