Cryptic crossword clue
Old Arab maybe hitches away from borders 3

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

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The straight part
We know that "Old Arab maybe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old arab maybe = nag.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NAG mean?

NAG noun
  1. A small horse; a pony.
  2. An old useless horse.
  3. A paramour.
NAG noun
  1. Someone or something that nags.
  2. A repeated complaint or reminder.
  3. A persistent, bothersome thought or worry
NAG verb
  1. To continuously remind or complain to (someone) in an annoying way, often about insignificant or unnecessary matters.
  2. To bother with persistent thoughts or memories.
  3. To bother or disturb persistently in any way.

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