Cryptic crossword clue
Name of man in telephone directory 3

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

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The straight part
We know that "Name of man" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case name of man = ned.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NED mean?

NED noun
  1. A person, usually a youth, of low social standing and education, a violent disposition and with a particular style of dress (typically sportswear or Burberry), speech and behaviour.

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