Cryptic crossword clue
Old saw having lost its edge?

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CLICHÉ

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The straight part
We know that "Old saw having lost its edge?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old saw having lost its edge? = clichÉ.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CLICHÉ mean?

CLICHÉ noun
  1. Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude.
  2. A stereotype (printing plate).
CLICHÉ verb
  1. To use a cliché; to make up a word or a name that sounds like a cliché.

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