What does the cryptic crossword clue "Two-time champion's beginning to warm up (5)" mean?

The definition is "Two-time". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (first_letter="champion's") + HEAT (synonym="warm") = CHEAT; definition: "Two-time" The answer is CHEAT.

Two-time champion's beginning to warm up (5)

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