What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fed up with close contest (6)" mean?

The definition is "Fed". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. FED (synonym of "Fed") + END (synonym of "close") [reversal: "up"]; definition: "contest" The answer is DEFEND.

Fed up with close contest (6)

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