Cryptic crossword clue
Switch off water heater taken in by huckster 4,3

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

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The straight part
We know that "Switch off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case switch off = turn out.
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 TURN OUT mean?

TURN OUT noun
  1. The act of coming forth.
  2. The number of people who attend or participate in an event (especially an election) or are present at a venue.
  3. A place to pull off a road.
  4. A place where moveable rails allow a train to switch tracks; a set of points.
  5. A quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike.
  6. A striker.
  7. That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage.
  8. Net quantity of produce yielded.

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