Cryptic crossword clue
TV signal randomly scattered after sixth of channels lost 4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word TEST CARD

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "TV signal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tv signal = test card.
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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