Cryptic crossword clue
Father’s first to leave works 3

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

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P
S

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The straight part
We know that "works" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case works = ops.
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 OPS mean?

OPS noun
  1. An operation.
  2. An amateur radio operator.
  3. An operator on IRC, who can moderate the chat channel, ban users, etc.
  4. Op art; a style of abstract art.
OPS verb
  1. To promote (an IRC user) to an operator.
OPS noun
  1. Operations
  2. (IRC) operator status

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