Cryptic crossword clue
Hard, always, to upset toff 3

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

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H

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

YAH adverb
  1. Yes.
YAH noun
  1. An upper-class person, especially a Sloane Ranger.

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