Cryptic crossword clue
Article by bad penny, say, intended for mass market 3-3-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 3 plus 3 letter word OFF THE PEG

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The straight part
We know that "intended for mass market" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case intended for mass market = off the peg.
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 OFF THE PEG mean?

OFF THE PEG adjective
  1. (of clothing) ready-made in a range of standard sizes (not tailor-made)
  2. Ready-made (of non-clothing items)

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