Cryptic crossword clue
A male sheep knocked over a rodent 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "rodent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rodent = mara.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MARA mean?

MARA noun
  1. A nightmare; a spectre or wraith-like creature in Germanic and particularly Scandinavian folklore; a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.
MARA noun
  1. A type of god that prevents accomplishment or success.
  2. Any malicious or evil spirit.
MARA noun
  1. Any caviid rodent of genus Dolichotis, common in the Patagonian steppes of Argentina.

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