Cryptic crossword clue
Eggs overturned in cab bounce about — a dereliction of duty? 3,9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 9 letter word TAX AVOIDANCE

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The straight part
We know that "a dereliction of duty?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a dereliction of duty? = tax avoidance.
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