Cryptic crossword clue
Hints Bill embraces lady in odd positions in closed-off area 3-2-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CUL-DE-SAC

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The straight part
We know that "closed-off area/closed-off area" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case closed-off area/closed-off area = cul-de-sac.
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 CUL-DE-SAC mean?

CUL-DE-SAC noun
  1. A blind alley or dead end street.
  2. A circular area at the end of a dead end street to allow cars to turn around, designed so children can play on the street, with little or no through-traffic.
  3. An impasse.
  4. A sack-like cavity, a tube open at one end only.

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