Cryptic crossword clue
Safety device on train lowly worker in lead’s named suspect 4,4,6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Safety device on train" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case safety device on train = dead man.
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