Cryptic crossword clue
Sort of switch retaining energy, seconds and originals 3-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ONE-OFFS

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What does ONE-OFFS mean?

ONE-OFFS noun
  1. Something that is done, created, etc. only once, and often quickly, simply, or improvisationally.
  2. Something unique and remarkable.

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