Cryptic crossword clue
Able seaman’s beginning attacks 4

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

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The straight part

We know that "attacks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attacks = fits.

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 FITS mean?

1. The degree to which something fits.
2. Conformity of elements one to another.
3. The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.
4. Measure of how well a particular commercial execution captures the character or values of a brand.
5. Goodness of fit.
6. The quality of a partnership's combined holding of cards in a suit, particularly of trump.

1. To be suitable for.
2. To conform to in size and shape.
3. To be of the right size and shape
4. (with to) To make conform in size and shape.
5. To be in agreement with.
6. To adjust.
7. To attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing.
8. To equip or supply.
9. To make ready.
10. To be seemly.
11. To be proper or becoming.
12. To be in harmony.

1. A section of a poem or ballad.

1. A seizure or convulsion.
2. A sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom over a short period of time.
3. A sudden outburst of emotion.
4. A sudden burst (of an activity).

1. To suffer a fit.

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