What champions give game encounter is going wrong (13)

I believe the answer is:

encouragement

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'what champions' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'give game encounter is going wrong' is the wordplay.
'give' says to put letters next to each other.
'is going wrong' indicates anagramming the letters.
'game'+'encounter' is 'gameencounter'.
'gameencounter' is an anagram of 'ENCOURAGEMENT'.

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(Other definitions for encouragement that I've seen before include "Persuasion" , "Reassurance, cheer" , "Boost" , "Advocacy" , "Inspiring support" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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