Cryptic crossword clue
Ukulele player switching parts for alternative arrangement 2-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 2 letter word BY

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The straight part

We know that "alternative arrangement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case alternative arrangement = by.

The cryptic/wordplay part

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What does BY mean?

1. A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.

1. A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.
2. A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.

1. A ring or torque; a bracelet.

1. The name of the Latin-script letter B.

1. (usually in the plural) Any of the pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through.

1. Out of the way, subsidiary.

1. Along a path which runs past the speaker.
2. In the vicinity, near.
3. To or at a place, as a residence or place of business.
4. Aside, away.

1. Near or next to.
2. From one side of something to the other, passing close by; past.
3. Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
4. Indicates the person or thing that does or causes something: Through the action or presence of.
5. Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
6. Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
7. Indicates an authority according to which something is done.
8. Indicates a means of classification or organisation.
9. Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy
10. In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another.
11. Indicates a referenced source: According to.
12. Used to separate dimensions when describing the size of something.
13. (horse breeding) Designates a horse's male parent (sire); cf. out of.

1. The position of a person or team in a tournament or competition who draws no opponent in a particular round so advances to the next round unopposed, or is awarded points for a win in a league table; also the phantom opponent of such a person or team.
2. An extra scored when the batsmen take runs after the ball has passed the striker without hitting either the bat or the batsman.
3. A dwelling.
4. A thing not directly aimed at; something which is a secondary object of regard; an object by the way, etc.
5. A pass.

1. Goodbye.

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