Cryptic crossword clue
Polish local back on the game 3,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 2 letter word RUB UP

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The straight part
We know that "Polish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case polish = rub up.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RUB UP mean?

RUB UP noun
  1. The action of rubbing, for example polishing or massaging
  2. Revision, the act of bringing old information to the front of one's memory

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