What does the cryptic crossword clue "Contest German head of Nando's leaving mushrooms in (12)" mean?

The definition is "Contest". The wordplay uses acrostic. CHAMPI (synonym="CHAMPI") + ONS (synonym="French-derived word for mushrooms") + HIP (synonym="in = slang for fashionable") = CHAMPIONSHIP; definition: "Contest" The answer is CHAMPIONSHIP.

Contest German head of Nando's leaving mushrooms in (12)

Independent Cryptic #12054 | 1 Across | 2025-05-28 flower

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