Cryptic crossword clue
Watch people on the up eclipsing second greatest rivals 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NEMESES

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The straight part
We know that "greatest rivals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case greatest rivals = nemeses.
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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What does NEMESES mean?

NEMESES noun
  1. An archenemy
  2. (chiefly non-North American usage) A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character.
  3. The principle of retributive justice.
  4. (usually in the singular) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided.
  5. The polar opposite of a character.
  6. A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent.

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