Cryptic crossword clue
Thrashing received, might this selection be preferred in volleyball team? 3,2,3,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 2 plus 3 plus 4 letter word SIX OF THE BEST

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Thrashing received," is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thrashing received, = six of the best.
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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