Cryptic crossword clue
Part of the Weekend supplement? 3

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

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The straight part
We know that "supplement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case supplement = eke.
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 EKE mean?

EKE noun
  1. (obsolete except Britain) An addition.
  2. A small stand on which a beehive is placed.
  3. A spacer put between or over or under hive parts to make more space: see http//www.dave-cushman.net/bee/eke.html
EKE verb
  1. Chiefly in the form eke out: to add to, to augment; to increase; to lengthen.
EKE adverb
  1. Also; in addition to.

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