Cryptic crossword clue
The Spanish dealer’s in trouble – what can attract customers? 4,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 6 letter word LOSS LEADER

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "what can attract customers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what can attract customers = loss leader.
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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