Cryptic crossword clue
Met ruin working out duration of program 3,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 4 letter word RUN TIME

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The straight part
We know that "duration of program" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case duration of program = run time.
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 RUN TIME mean?

RUN TIME noun
  1. The stage during which a program is executing.
  2. The amount of time during which a program is executing.
  3. A software component designed to support the execution of computer programs.
  4. The length of a film, television program or audio track in minutes, usually with end credits included
RUN TIME adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or happening during run time.

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