Cryptic crossword clue
Half a dozen initially allowed through 3

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

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

VIA noun
  1. A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.)
  2. A small hole in a printed circuit board filled with metal which connects two or more layers.
VIA preposition
  1. By way of; passing through.
  2. By (means of); using.

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