The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 2 letter word AR
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R
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The straight part
We know that "Alpine ridge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case alpine ridge = ar.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does AR mean?
AR noun- The name of the Latin-script letter R.
- Yes.
- Used stereotypically in imitation of pirates.