Cryptic crossword clue
Triple success for a bowler, say, at deception 3,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 5 letter word HAT TRICK

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What does HAT TRICK mean?

HAT TRICK noun
  1. Three wickets taken by a bowler in three consecutive balls.
  2. Three goals scored by one player in a game, in ice hockey usually followed by fans throwing their hats onto the rink.
  3. (by extension) Three achievements in a single game, or similar, such as three consecutive wins.
  4. Striking out three times in one game.
  5. (by extension) Three incidents or achievements that occur together.
  6. (UK politics) A means of securing a seat in the House of Commons by placing one's hat upon it.
  7. Any magic trick performed with a hat.

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