Cryptic crossword clue
Famous British film involving politician in contests 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word KEMPS

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The straight part
We know that "contests" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case contests = kemps.
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 KEMPS mean?

KEMPS noun
  1. Coarse, rough hair, wool, or fur; (in the plural) knotty hairs that will not felt.
KEMPS noun
  1. A contest in work, etc.
KEMPS noun
  1. A champion; a knight.

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