Cryptic crossword clue
Deadly contest good fun somehow? Right not to begin 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Deadly contest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case deadly contest = gunfight.
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 GUNFIGHT mean?

GUNFIGHT noun
  1. A battle (or a duel) using small arms.
GUNFIGHT verb
  1. To engage in battle using small arms.

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