Cryptic crossword clue
Account in Financial Times is the truth 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "the truth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the truth = fact.
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 FACT mean?

FACT noun
  1. Something actual as opposed to invented.
  2. Something which is real.
  3. Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation.
  4. An objective consensus on a fundamental reality that has been agreed upon by a substantial number of experts.
  5. Information about a particular subject, especially actual conditions and/or circumstances.
  6. An individual value or measurement at the lowest level of granularity in a data warehouse.
  7. Action; the realm of action.
  8. A wrongful or criminal deed.
  9. A feat or meritorious deed.
FACT interjection
  1. Used before making a statement to introduce it as a trustworthy one.

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