Cryptic crossword clue
Defence hearing about Republican taking part in exchange of favours 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word BACKSCRATCHING

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What does BACKSCRATCHING mean?

BACKSCRATCHING verb
  1. To scratch one's or another's back.
  2. To engage in a reciprocal action.

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