Cryptic crossword clue
Tender chicken for one, not rook 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word BID

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The straight part
We know that "Tender" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tender = bid.
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 BID mean?

BID verb
  1. To issue a command; to tell.
  2. To invite; to summon.
  3. To utter a greeting or salutation.
BID verb
  1. To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.
  2. To offer as a price.
  3. To make an attempt.
  4. To announce (one's goal), before starting play.
  5. To proclaim (a bede, prayer); to pray.
BID verb
  1. To issue a command; to tell.
  2. To invite; to summon.
  3. To utter a greeting or salutation.
BID noun
  1. An offer at an auction, or to carry out a piece of work.
  2. (ultimate frisbee) A (failed) attempt to receive or intercept a pass.
  3. An attempt, effort, or pursuit (of a goal).
BID verb
  1. To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.
  2. To offer as a price.
  3. To make an attempt.
  4. To announce (one's goal), before starting play.
  5. To proclaim (a bede, prayer); to pray.

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