Cryptic crossword clue
Halter top is not hers 3

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

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The straight part
We know that "not hers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not hers = his.
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 HIS mean?

HIS pronoun
  1. Honorific alternative letter-case form of his, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.
HIS pronoun
  1. That which belongs to him; the possessive case of he, used without a following noun.
HIS noun
  1. The word "hi" used as a greeting.

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