Cryptic crossword clue
Called to work before golf 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Called" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case called = rung.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RUNG mean?

RUNG noun
  1. A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.
  2. A crosspiece between legs of a chair.
  3. A position in a hierarchy.
  4. A floor timber in a ship.
  5. One of the stakes of a cart; a spar; a heavy staff.
  6. One of the radial handles projecting from the rim of a steering wheel.
  7. One of the pins or trundles of a lantern wheel.
RUNG verb
  1. Of a bell, etc., to produce a resonant sound.
  2. To make (a bell, etc.) produce a resonant sound.
  3. To produce (a sound) by ringing.
  4. To produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound.
  5. Of something spoken or written, to appear to be, to seem, to sound.
  6. To telephone (someone).
  7. To resound, reverberate, echo.
  8. To produce music with bells.
  9. To repeat often, loudly, or earnestly.
RUNG adjective
  1. Of a pig: having a ring through the nose.

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