The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word COSH
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result COSH
- Hard to support senior officer's weapon
- Mathematical function is hit
- Attack pacifist leading appeal for peace
- Companion’s carrying very large truncheon
- Club’s hyperbolic function
- Greek island with hot club
- Found in Mexico, sharp weapon
- Billygetting very uplifted in church
- Companion concealing rather large lead-pipe?
- Hit hard, society suffering setback
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The straight part
We know that "Attack" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attack = cosh.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 COSH mean?
COSH noun- A weapon made of leather-covered metal similar to a blackjack.
- A blunt instrument such as a bludgeon or truncheon.
- The cane.
- To strike with a weapon of this kind.
- Cosy; snug