Cryptic crossword clue
Patent legend in US returned for end of rugby match

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NO-SIDE

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The straight part
We know that "end of rugby match" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case end of rugby match = no-side.
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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