Cryptic crossword clue
Went back to find plant embedded firmly 4-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DEEP-SET

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The straight part
We know that "embedded firmly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case embedded firmly = deep-set.
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 DEEP-SET mean?

DEEP-SET adjective
  1. Set deeply below a surface, as on a face.

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