Cryptic crossword clue
For a sort of bet, have echo start to reverberate out of vaulted passage 4,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word EACH WAY

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The straight part
We know that "a sort of bet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a sort of bet = each way.
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 EACH WAY mean?

EACH WAY adjective
  1. For either a win or a place in a competition.
EACH WAY adverb
  1. For either a win or a place in a competition.

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