Cryptic crossword clue
Defenders of inverted snob drinking champagne substitute 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Defenders" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case defenders = bastions.
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 BASTIONS mean?

BASTIONS noun
  1. A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.
  2. A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel.
  3. A person, group, or thing, that strongly defends some principle.
BASTIONS verb
  1. To furnish with a bastion.

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