Cryptic crossword clue
A couple of witches cut the cackling? 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word HAHA

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The straight part
We know that "the cackling" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the cackling = haha.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HAHA mean?

HAHA interjection
  1. An onomatopoeic representation of laughter.
HAHA noun
  1. Type of boundary to a garden, pleasure-ground, or park, designed not to interrupt the view and to be invisible until closely approached.

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