Cryptic crossword clue
Prison term unpopular for gap year, perhaps 4,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word TIME OUT

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The straight part
We know that "gap year, perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gap year, perhaps = time out.
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 TIME OUT mean?

TIME OUT noun
  1. A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.
  2. A break from a tense, heated or stressful situation (often enforced, sometimes as a disciplinary measure); a cooling-off period.
  3. (communication) The intentional ending of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.

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