Cryptic crossword clue
Somewhat inferior new Manchester United whizz kid? 6-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 4 letter word SECOND BEST

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Somewhat inferior" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case somewhat inferior = second best.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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