Cryptic crossword clue
Young setter, maybe, changing nothing by going back? 3

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

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The straight part
We know that "Young setter, maybe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case young setter, maybe = pup.
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 PUP mean?

PUP noun
  1. A young dog, wolf, fox, seal, or shark, or the young of certain other animals.
  2. A young, inexperienced person.
  3. Any cute dog, regardless of age.
  4. A short semi-trailer used jointly with a dolly and another semi-trailer to create a twin trailer.
PUP verb
  1. To give birth to pups.

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