Cryptic crossword clue
Weapon left in the possession of Deputy Führer unlikely to cause any damage

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HARMLESS

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The straight part
We know that "unlikely to cause any damage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unlikely to cause any damage = harmless.
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 HARMLESS mean?

HARMLESS adjective
  1. Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe.
  2. Not intended to harm; inoffensive.
  3. Unharmed.

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