The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MAJORS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Wimbledon and the like" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wimbledon and the like = majors.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MAJORS mean?
MAJORS noun- A military rank between captain and lieutenant colonel.
- The main area of study of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.
- A student at a college or university concentrating on a given area of study.
- A person of legal age.
- The major premise.
- A touchdown, or major score.
- A large, commercially successful company, especially a record label that is bigger than an indie.
- (British slang) An elder brother (especially at a public school).
- A large leaf-cutter ant that acts as a soldier, defending the nest.