Cryptic crossword clue
Barely  legal? 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Barely/legal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case barely/legal = just.
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 JUST mean?

JUST adjective
  1. Factually right, correct; factual.
  2. Rationally right, correct.
  3. Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
  4. Proper, adequate.
JUST adverb
  1. Only, simply, merely.
  2. (sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
  3. Used to convey a less serious or formal tone
  4. Used to show humility.
  5. (degree) absolutely, positively
  6. Moments ago, recently.
  7. By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
  8. Exactly, precisely, perfectly.
JUST interjection
  1. Expressing dismay or discontent.
JUST noun
  1. A joust, tournament.
JUST verb
  1. To joust, fight a tournament.

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