Cryptic crossword clue
Buff fine beard 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Buff" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case buff = fawn.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FAWN mean?

FAWN noun
  1. A young deer.
  2. A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn.
  3. The young of an animal; a whelp.
FAWN verb
  1. To give birth to a fawn.
FAWN adjective
  1. Of the fawn colour.
FAWN noun
  1. A servile cringe or bow.
  2. Base flattery.
FAWN verb
  1. To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
  2. To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
  3. (of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.

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