Cryptic crossword clue
Cheap rope, funny in knots

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FOURPENNY

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The straight part
We know that "Cheap" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheap = fourpenny.
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 FOURPENNY mean?

FOURPENNY noun
  1. A coin or stamp worth fourpence.
FOURPENNY adjective
  1. Costing fourpence.

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