Cryptic crossword clue
Extended discussions of next report on backing for beards 5-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TEACH-INS

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We know that "Extended discussions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case extended discussions = teach-ins.
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What does TEACH-INS mean?

TEACH-INS noun
  1. An extended session of lectures or discussions on controversial topics as a form of protest.

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