Cryptic crossword clue
Hate it, a late TV broadcast, but take no further action 5,2,2,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 plus 2 plus 4 letter word LEAVE IT AT THAT

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The straight part
We know that "take no further action" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case take no further action = leave it at that.
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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