Cryptic crossword clue
Earned money in Korea 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word WON

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The straight part
We know that "double defn." is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case double defn. = won.
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.
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What does WON mean?

WON verb
  1. To conquer, defeat.
  2. To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).
  3. To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).
  4. To gain (a prize) by succeeding in competition or contest.
  5. To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).
  6. To achieve victory.
  7. To have power, coercion or control.
  8. To obtain (something desired).
  9. To cause a victory for someone.
  10. To extract (ore, coal, etc.).
WON verb
  1. To live, remain.
  2. To be accustomed to do something.
WON noun
  1. The currency of Korea, worth 100 jun in North Korea and 100 jeon in South Korea.

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