Cryptic crossword clue
Allows man to grab end of waist 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
L
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T
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What does LETS mean?

LETS noun
  1. The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.
LETS verb
  1. To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
  2. To leave.
  3. To allow the release of (a fluid).
  4. To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
  5. To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out.
  6. Used to introduce an imperative in the first or third person.
  7. To cause (+ bare infinitive).
LETS noun
  1. An obstacle or hindrance.
  2. The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.
LETS verb
  1. To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
  2. To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
  3. To tarry or delay.

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