Cryptic crossword clue
Article by a sailor writing after first having married soldier 3-2-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 2 plus 4 letter word MAN AT ARMS

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The straight part
We know that "soldier" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case soldier = man at arms.
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 MAN AT ARMS mean?

MAN AT ARMS noun
  1. A heavily-armed mounted member of medieval cavalry.

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