Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word CHAMPIONSHIPS

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does CHAMPIONSHIPS mean?

CHAMPIONSHIPS noun
  1. A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.
  2. The position of champion, or winner.
  3. Defense or support of some cause.

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