Cryptic crossword clue
Aga pipe OK in stove? It’s a risky buy 1,3,2,1,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 1 plus 3 plus 2 plus 1 plus 4 letter word A PIG IN A POKE

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "a risky buy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a risky buy = a pig in a poke.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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