Cryptic crossword clue
Temporarily stop using song in bad taste? 3-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LAY-OFF

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The straight part
We know that "Temporarily stop" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case temporarily stop = lay-off.
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 LAY-OFF mean?

LAY-OFF noun
  1. (chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
  2. A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
  3. A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.

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