Games of the greatest status (5)
I believe the answer is:
tests
'games' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
'of the greatest status' is the wordplay.
'of' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'TESTS' is hidden within 'greatest status'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tests that I've seen before include "Trials, exams" , "Examinations, trials" , "Critically examines" , "International cricket matches" , "Tries out" .)