Cryptic crossword clue
Knockout round involving locals? 3,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 5 letter word PUB CRAWL

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Knockout round involving locals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case knockout round involving locals = pub crawl.
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 PUB CRAWL mean?

PUB CRAWL noun
  1. The visiting of a number of public houses in a single session.
PUB CRAWL verb
  1. To visit, and drink in, numerous pubs or bars in succession.

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