Cryptic crossword clue
Petition wanting eg Trident-carrier fractionally curtailed 3

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

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The straight part
We know that "Petition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case petition = sue.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SUE mean?

SUE verb
  1. To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal action.
  2. To seek by request; to make application; to petition; to entreat; to plead.
  3. (of a hawk) To clean (the beak, etc.).
  4. To leave high and dry on shore.
  5. To court.
  6. To follow.

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