Cryptic crossword clue
Retired at fun run — lead didn’t cut the odds 6,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 2 letter word TURNED IN

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The straight part
We know that "Retired" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case retired = turned in.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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