Cryptic crossword clue
Attack ruminant 4

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

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

GOAT noun
  1. A mammal, Capra aegagrus hircus, and similar species of the genus Capra.
  2. A lecherous man.
  3. A scapegoat.
  4. A Pontiac GTO car.
  5. (speech recognition) A person who is not easily understood by a speech recognition system; contrasted with sheep.
  6. A fool, loser, or object of ridicule.
GOAT verb
  1. To allow goats to feed on.
  2. To scapegoat.

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