Cryptic crossword clue
Reportedly be short of 100,000 rupees 3

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

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The straight part
We know that "100,000 rupees" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 100,000 rupees = lac.
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 LAC mean?

LAC noun
  1. A resinous substance produced mainly on the banyan tree by the female of Kerria lacca, a scale insect.
LAC noun
  1. One hundred thousand (commonly used in Pakistan and India).
LAC noun
  1. Short for Cadillac.
LAC noun
  1. Laceration.

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