Cryptic crossword clue
Scoops old sluices out to gain victory 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Scoops" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scoops = exclusives.
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 EXCLUSIVES mean?

EXCLUSIVES noun
  1. Information (or an artefact) that is granted or obtained exclusively.
  2. A member of a group who exclude others from their society.
  3. (grammar) A word or phrase that restricts something, such as only, solely, or simply.

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