Cryptic crossword clue
Bestseller — or a range? 3-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word POT-BOILER

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The straight part
We know that "Bestseller/range" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bestseller/range = pot-boiler.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does POT-BOILER mean?

POT-BOILER noun
  1. (mildly) A creative work of low quality (book, art, etc), produced merely to earn a living or for profit, as opposed to serious creative expression.
  2. A stone used to transfer heat from a fire into a vessel of water, so as to heat the contents.

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