Cryptic crossword clue
How demand changes by end of season for used kit 4-2-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word HAND-ME-DOWN

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The straight part
We know that "used kit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case used kit = hand-me-down.
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 HAND-ME-DOWN mean?

HAND-ME-DOWN noun
  1. An item that is passed along for someone else to use; especially, a piece of clothing or other item which has been outgrown by an older sibling and passed down to a younger one.
HAND-ME-DOWN adjective
  1. Used or second-hand, passed along by its prior user.

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