Cryptic crossword clue
Awfully kind chap to single out specially 4-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HAND-PICK

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The straight part
We know that "single out specially" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case single out specially = hand-pick.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HAND-PICK mean?

HAND-PICK verb
  1. To pick or harvest by hand.
  2. To select carefully and with individual attention.

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