Cryptic crossword clue
Poor brandy is regularly thrown away 3

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

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The straight part
We know that "Poor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case poor = bad.
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 BAD mean?

BAD noun
  1. Error, mistake.
  2. An item (or kind of item) of merchandise with negative value; an unwanted good.
BAD adjective
  1. Unfavorable; negative; not good.
  2. Not suitable or fitting.
  3. Not appropriate, of manners etc.
  4. Unhealthy; liable to cause health problems.
  5. Sickly, unhealthy, unwell.
  6. Not behaving; behaving badly; misbehaving; mischievous or disobedient.
  7. Tricky; stressful; unpleasant.
  8. Evil; wicked.
  9. Faulty; not functional.
  10. (of food) Spoiled, rotten, overripe.
  11. (of breath) Malodorous; foul.
  12. False; counterfeit; illegitimate.
  13. Unskilled; of limited ability; not good.
  14. Of poor physical appearance.
  15. Bold and daring.
  16. Good, superlative, excellent, cool.
  17. (of a need, want, or pain) Severe, urgent.
  18. Overly promiscuous, licentious.
  19. (of a draft/check) Not covered by funds on account.
BAD adverb
  1. Badly.
BAD adjective
  1. Fantastic.
BAD verb
  1. To issue a command; to tell.
  2. To invite; to summon.
  3. To utter a greeting or salutation.
BAD verb
  1. To shell (a walnut).

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