Cryptic crossword clue
Common way for Americans writing about colour? 3-1

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word NON-U

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The straight part
We know that "Common" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case common = non-u.
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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