Cryptic crossword clue
Tarry for a bit with saint, having operation cancelled 4-3

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tarry for a bit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tarry for a bit = stop-off.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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