The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word PUB
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PUB
- Local people’s unusually big heads
- Back of bureau sealed off by heavy metal bar
- Such moving events may call for a few drinks
- Local turned up with book
- Local bone is removed
- Bar lead-lined uniform
- Local bush trimmed twice
- Uranium discovered in lead bar
- Lead guitarist’s second piece included part of 10
- Starts to pump up beer from the cellar here
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The straight part
We know that "Visit locals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case visit locals = pub.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does PUB mean?
PUB noun- A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.
- A public server.
- To go to one or more public houses.
- The act of publishing printed or other matter.
- An issue of printed or other matter, offered for sale or distribution.
- The communication of information to the general public etc.
- To publish