Cryptic crossword clue
Favoured exercise by first of treadmills 3

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

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The straight part
We know that "Favoured" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case favoured = pet.
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 PET mean?

PET noun
  1. An animal kept as a companion.
  2. (by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.)
  3. One who is excessively loyal to a superior.
  4. Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
PET verb
  1. To stroke or fondle (an animal).
  2. To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
  3. Of two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously.
  4. To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.
  5. To be a pet.
  6. To be peevish; to sulk.
PET adjective
  1. Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.
  2. Kept or treated as a pet.
PET noun
  1. A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.
PET noun
  1. A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
  2. A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.
  3. A formal written request for judicial action.
  4. A prayer; a supplication; an entreaty.
PET noun
  1. A term of endearment usually applied to women and children.

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