Cryptic crossword clue
Axes absorbing old reference work that’s not remained constant 2-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word YO-YOED

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The straight part
We know that "not remained constant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not remained constant = yo-yoed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does YO-YOED mean?

YO-YOED verb
  1. To vacillate; to move up and down.

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