Cryptic crossword clue
Bowl over – first of overs between wickets 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word WOW

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The straight part
We know that "Bowl over" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bowl over = wow.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does WOW mean?

WOW noun
  1. Anything exceptionally surprising, unbelievable, outstanding, etc.
WOW verb
  1. To amaze or awe.
WOW interjection
  1. An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.
  2. An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.
  3. Used sarcastically to express disapproval of something.
WOW noun
  1. (audio) A relatively slow form of flutter (pitch variation) which can affect both gramophone records and tape recorders.

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