Cryptic crossword clue
Opening shot at the crease 4-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LEAD-IN

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The straight part
We know that "Opening" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case opening = lead-in.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LEAD-IN mean?

LEAD-IN noun
  1. An introduction; something that leads into the beginning of something.
  2. A region of data at the beginning of a compact disc, holding the table of contents.
  3. A short phrase that begins the caption of a photograph.

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