Cryptic crossword clue
Model's depressed — resulting in refusal to work  3-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SIT-DOWN

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The straight part
We know that "refusal to work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case refusal to work = sit-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.
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What does SIT-DOWN mean?

SIT-DOWN noun
  1. An act of sitting down, especially with other people in some form of social exchange.
  2. A sit-in, a protest of civil disobedience by people sitting and refusing to move.
SIT-DOWN adjective
  1. Intended to be done, used, consumed etc. while sitting.

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