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Pride, perhaps, in a relegation six-pointer? (3,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

big game

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(Other definitions for big game that I've seen before include "Cup Final perhaps" , "Significant match" , "International?" , "for those after a trophy?" , "Important match" .)

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