The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word AWARDS
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More clues leading to the result AWARDS
- Pieces of publicity covering battle honours
- Honours daughters after top-class fight
- Grants a minor point
- Commercials about conflict medals
- Honours for fight between promotions
- They are won through a collection of draws
- Assigns a guard to Bob
- Publicity pieces about combat medals
- Adam initially has pupil’s prizes
- Prizes for adults and children
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The straight part
We know that "They are won" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they are won = awards.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 AWARDS mean?
AWARDS noun- A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
- The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.
- A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
- (Australia, NZ, industrial relations) A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award.
- To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge
- To determine; to make or grant an award.
- To give (an award).
- To give (a person) an award.