The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word FEAT
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result FEAT
- Coup d’état removing number two by force
- Paper covers team’s core achievement
- Exploit energy in adipose tissue
- Achievement one’s supporters broadcast
- Recited pieces of poetry, quite an achievement
- Exploit a twist of fate
- Exploit energy retained by adipose tissue
- Achievement of female before lunch?
- Achievement staying in safe atmosphere!
- Tootsies in your ear; it's quite an achievement
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What does FEAT mean?
FEAT noun- A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.
- To form; to fashion.
- Dexterous in movements or service; skilful; neat; pretty.
- To feature. I