Cryptic crossword clue
Escort to the ground for clash 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does SHOWDOWN mean?

SHOWDOWN noun
  1. The final battle between two nemeses, in which there can be but one victor.
  2. The final round in a poker match, where the all remaining players' cards have to be put down on the table and shown.

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