Cryptic crossword clue
What, being retracted, is stuck in sullen alderman’s throat 3,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 4 letter word RED LANE

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The straight part
We know that "throat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case throat = red lane.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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