Cryptic crossword clue
Dying ‘bit’ from comedian’s a little dry 4-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DEMI-SEC

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The straight part
We know that "a little dry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a little dry = demi-sec.
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 DEMI-SEC mean?

DEMI-SEC noun
  1. A medium-dry wine.
DEMI-SEC adjective
  1. (of wines) medium dry

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