Cryptic crossword clue
Stock in trade

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stock in trade" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stock in trade = oxo.
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 OXO mean?

OXO noun
  1. (in combination) A substituent oxygen atom connected to another atom by a double bond
  2. The game noughts and crosses

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