Cryptic crossword clue
Overcome on French climb 8

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

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What does SURMOUNT mean?

SURMOUNT verb
  1. To get over; to overcome.
  2. To cap; to sit on top off.

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