Cryptic crossword clue
An imbibing of French port 4

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

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