What does the cryptic crossword clue "Kent lose badly in sporting event (8)" mean?

The definition is "event". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of KENT (synonym="KENT") + LOSE (synonym="LOSE") = SKELETON The answer is SKELETON.

Kent lose badly in sporting event (8)

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