Cryptic crossword clue
Bowls over very wide, returning to keep wicket 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bowls over" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bowls over = wows.
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 WOWS mean?

WOWS noun
  1. Anything exceptionally surprising, unbelievable, outstanding, etc.
WOWS verb
  1. To amaze or awe.
WOWS noun
  1. (audio) A relatively slow form of flutter (pitch variation) which can affect both gramophone records and tape recorders.

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