Cryptic crossword clue
Had mate coming up with ideas regularly for Spurs v Arsenal etc 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DERBIES

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The straight part
We know that "Spurs v Arsenal etc/Spurs v Arsenal etc" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spurs v arsenal etc/spurs v arsenal etc = derbies.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DERBIES mean?

DERBIES noun
  1. Any of several annual horse races.
  2. (by extension) Any organized race.
  3. A bowler hat.
  4. A local derby.

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