Cryptic crossword clue
No-nonsense attitude of firm prior to dance 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HARDBALL

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What does HARDBALL mean?

HARDBALL noun
  1. In baseball, a type of ball and baseball game, as opposed to softball.
  2. Tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.
HARDBALL adjective
  1. Being or exhibiting tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.

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