Cryptic crossword clue
Failure of power backed study from other hands 3-5

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

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The straight part
We know that "from other hands" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case from other hands = pre.
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 PRE mean?

PRE preposition
  1. Before (something significant).
PRE noun
  1. Precum, Cowper's fluid, pre-ejaculate.
PRE verb
  1. To precum, to pre-ejaculate.
PRE noun
  1. A preparty.

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