Cryptic crossword clue
Knocked off, perhaps having supply gone till tomorrow initially 3-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 6 letter word ILL GOTTEN

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The straight part
We know that "Knocked off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case knocked off = ill gotten.
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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What does ILL GOTTEN mean?

ILL GOTTEN adjective
  1. Obtained improperly or illegally.

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