Cryptic crossword clue
Came across hard drug 4

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

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

METH noun
  1. Methamphetamine, especially in the form of the crystalline hydrochloride.
METH noun
  1. Methadone.
METH noun
  1. (Mancunian) A tramp.
METH noun
  1. A spiced mead, originally from Wales.

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