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The gang have their creditable points (4)

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I believe the answer is:

crew

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'the gang' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'their creditable points' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'points' could be 'ew' (east and west, two compass points) and 'ew' is found within the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'have' is the link.

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(Other definitions for crew that I've seen before include "Provided a wake-up call" , "was triumphant" , "Squad" , "Group of operators" , "Ship or aircraft staff" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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