Cryptic crossword clue
Elected to part two workers, closely connected 4,2,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 plus 4 letter word HAND IN HAND

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The straight part
We know that "closely connected" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case closely connected = hand in hand.
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 HAND IN HAND mean?

HAND IN HAND adverb
  1. Holding or clasping hands.
  2. Naturally, ordinarily or predictably together; commonly having a correlation or relationship.
  3. Just; fair; equitable.

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