Cryptic crossword clue
Word often accompanying name for cage 3

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

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The straight part
We know that "cage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cage = pen.
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 PEN mean?

PEN noun
  1. An enclosure (enclosed area) used to contain domesticated animals, especially sheep or cattle.
  2. A prison cell.
  3. The bullpen.
PEN verb
  1. To enclose in a pen.
PEN noun
  1. A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks.
  2. A writer, or his style.
  3. Marks of ink left by a pen.
  4. A light pen.
  5. The internal cartilage skeleton of a squid, shaped like a pen.
  6. A feather, especially one of the flight feathers of a bird, angel etc.
  7. A wing.
PEN verb
  1. To write (an article, a book, etc.).
PEN noun
  1. A female swan.
PEN noun
  1. Penalty.

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