Cryptic crossword clue
I object when old craft's brought back 3

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

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The straight part

We know that "I object" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case i object = but.

The cryptic/wordplay part

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What does BUT mean?

1. An instance or example of using the word "but".
2. The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
3. A limit; a boundary.
4. The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.

1. Use the word "but".

1. Merely, only, just.
2. Though, however.
3. Used as an intensifier.

1. Apart from, except (for), excluding.
2. (obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.

1. On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).
2. However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
3. Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
4. Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
5. Except with; unless with; without.
6. Only; solely; merely.
7. Until.
8. (following a negated expression of improbability) That.

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