Cryptic crossword clue
Pan for denying right to do one's job 3

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

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The straight part
We know that "Pan" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pan = wok.
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 WOK mean?

WOK noun
  1. A large, oriental, round-bottomed cooking pan.
WOK verb
  1. To prepare oriental cuisine using a wok.

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