Cryptic crossword clue
Elton John to his mother, say? That’s right, at first 3

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

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The straight part
We know that "Elton John to his mother," is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case elton john to his mother, = reg.
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 REG mean?

REG noun
  1. A regular.
  2. A regulation.
  3. Registrar
  4. Registration
  5. Registry
REG noun
  1. A hard surface of rock fragments set in a sandy matrix, found in some hot deserts; regolith, stony desert.

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