Cryptic crossword clue
Confine drug dealer, clerical worker 3-6

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

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The straight part
We know that "clerical worker" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clerical worker = pen-pusher.
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 PEN-PUSHER mean?

PEN-PUSHER noun
  1. A person who performs routine office work, involving mainly paperwork.

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