Cryptic crossword clue
Abridged booknot having brilliant cover cut from end

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "not having brilliant cover" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not having brilliant cover = matt.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MATT mean?

MATT noun
  1. (coppersmithing) An alloy of copper, tin, iron, etc.; white metal.
MATT adjective
  1. Dull; not reflective of light.

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