The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ACROBATICS
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More clues leading to the result ACROBATICS
- Jumping through hoops perhaps, bachelor fills in puzzle, second to last
- A Balkan drinking book is about constant pursuit of tumblers
- Whale upset by one caught in crazy gymnastic performances
- Tumbling around a bit, see through short kind of clue
- Basic act or complicated performance in gym
- Wild cat is stalking cobra, writhing and tumbling
- Actor with basic manoeuvres — nothing like these!
- Juggling: endless action with Barsac for circus act?
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The straight part
We know that "Jumping through hoops perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jumping through hoops perhaps = acrobatics.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 ACROBATICS mean?
ACROBATICS noun- The art of performing acrobatic gymnastic feats.
- A spectacular display of agility.