Cryptic crossword clue
Temperance group force House to outlaw drug stores 4,2,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 plus 4 letter word BAND OF HOPE

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The straight part
We know that "Temperance group" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case temperance group = band of hope.
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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