Cryptic crossword clue
Banal description of old wrist watch?

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word TIME WORN

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The straight part
We know that "Banal description/old wrist watch" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case banal description/old wrist watch = time worn.
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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What does TIME WORN mean?

TIME WORN adjective
  1. Showing the effects of wear due to long use.
  2. Trite or banal; overused or hackneyed.

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