Cryptic crossword clue
Battered beef so dodgy — after this? 4-6,4

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

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

BEST noun
  1. The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
  2. One's best behavior.
  3. The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.
BEST verb
  1. To surpass in skill or achievement.
  2. To beat in a contest
BEST adjective
  1. Most; largest.
  2. Most superior; most favorable.
BEST adjective
  1. (of people)
  2. (of capabilities)
  3. (properties and qualities)
  4. (when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
  5. Holy (especially when capitalized) .
  6. (of quantities)
BEST adverb
  1. (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
  2. (manner) Completely, fully.
  3. (degree) To a significant degree.
  4. (degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
  5. In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.

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