Cryptic crossword clue
Abrasive possibly paid for, we hear 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Abrasive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case abrasive = bort.
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 BORT mean?

BORT noun
  1. Poor-quality diamond, used for industrial cutting or abrasion; a poorly crystallized diamond.

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