Cryptic crossword clue
They decide the winners by draw in split second 3-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word TIE-BREAKS

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The straight part
We know that "They decide the winners" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they decide the winners = tie-breaks.
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 TIE-BREAKS mean?

TIE-BREAKS noun
  1. A tiebreaker, a game or an extension to a game played to resolve a tied score.

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