Cryptic crossword clue
A regular selection of bread in a position to rise? 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "in a position to rise?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in a position to rise? = abed.
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 ABED mean?

ABED adverb
  1. In bed, or on the bed; confined to bed.
  2. To childbed

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