Cryptic crossword clue
Failed to notice any females, in short … 4-3

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

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The straight part
We know that "short" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case short = sawn-off.
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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Crossword Answer definitions

SAWN-OFF noun
  1. Sawn-off shotgun

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