Cryptic crossword clue
Telephone function Eddie resolved in half of Spalding 5,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word SPEED DIAL

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The straight part
We know that "Telephone function" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case telephone function = speed dial.
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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What does SPEED DIAL mean?

SPEED DIAL verb
  1. To dial using speed dial.

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