Cryptic crossword clue
Supply smart name for old soldiers 3-2-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 2 plus 4 letter word MEN AT ARMS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result MEN AT ARMS

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The straight part
We know that "old soldiers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old soldiers = men at arms.
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 MEN AT ARMS mean?

MEN AT ARMS noun
  1. A heavily-armed mounted member of medieval cavalry.

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