Cryptic crossword clue
British prime minister outside Number Ten holding a bill 6-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 3 letter word BATTLE AXE

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "bill" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bill = battle axe.
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 BATTLE AXE mean?

BATTLE AXE noun
  1. An ancient military weapon, an axe designed for combat.
  2. This weapon borne on arms as a mark of prowess.
  3. A domineering, antagonistic woman.
  4. An electric guitar.
  5. (usually spelt "battleaxe") An allotment of land at the rear of another property, with a long, narrow strip of land connecting it to the roadway.

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