Cryptic crossword clue
Parties of runners, maybe drinking quickly to absorb energy

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word BEANFEASTS

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The straight part
We know that "Parties" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case parties = beanfeasts.
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What does BEANFEASTS mean?

BEANFEASTS noun
  1. A dinner party given to the employees of a firm.
  2. Any similar social occasion.

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