What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unpredictable on-the-spot layout - is it? (7,5-3)" mean?

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What is the answer to "Unpredictable on-the-spot layout - is it? (7,5-3)"?

The answer is penalty shoot-out.

Unpredictable on-the-spot layout - is it? (7,5-3)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3237 | 17 Across | 2023-11-05 flower

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