Cryptic crossword clue
Head, as once compared with bonce? 3

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

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B

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The straight part
We know that "Head" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case head = nob.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does NOB mean?

NOB noun
  1. The head.
  2. A jack of the same suit as the card turned up by the dealer. (See also nibs.)
  3. The glans penis, the sensitive bulbous structure at the end of the penis also known as the head of the penis. (Also spelled knob.)
  4. A wealthy or influential person; a toff
NOB verb
  1. To hit in the head

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