Cryptic crossword clue
Exchanging words, hope to achieve immortality?

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

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The straight part
We know that "Exchanging words" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exchanging words = bandying.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BANDYING mean?

BANDYING verb
  1. To give and receive reciprocally; to exchange.
  2. To use or pass about casually.
  3. To throw or strike reciprocally, like balls in sports.
  4. To fight (with or against someone).
BANDYING noun
  1. The act of one who bandies.

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