The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word HOME
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More clues leading to the result HOME
- Expression of surprise about yours truly's birthplace?
- Where mob’s run amok, alcohol found
- In an instant turning up gas rings
- In an institution for people who need help
- In residential care?
- Europeansous-chef in residence
- In goal
- Prime minister‘s residence
- Ancient language featuring sacred syllable that’s swallowed, perhaps of Attic origin?
- Frenchman dropping off one Monsieur chez nous?
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The straight part
We know that "that’s swallowed, perhaps of Attic origin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case that’s swallowed, perhaps of attic origin = home.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 HOME mean?
HOME noun- A dwelling.
- One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.
- The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant; habitat; seat.
- A focus point.
- (of animals) To return to its owner.
- (always with "in on") To seek or aim for something.
- Of or pertaining to one’s dwelling or country; domestic; not foreign; as home manufactures; home comforts.
- (except in phrases) That strikes home; direct, pointed.
- Personal, intimate.
- Relating to the home team (the team at whose venue a game is played).
- To one's home
- At or in one's place of residence or one's customary or official location; at home
- To a full and intimate degree; to the heart of the matter; fully, directly.
- Into the goal
- Into the right, proper or stowed position
- A directory that contains a user's files.