Cryptic crossword clue
What makes a hole in everything, we’re told 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word AWL

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The straight part
We know that "What makes a hole" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what makes a hole = awl.
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 AWL mean?

AWL noun
  1. A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.
  2. Any of various hesperiid butterflies.

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