Cryptic crossword clue
Cape’s head covering like hood with front halves trimmed back 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cape’s head covering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cape’s head covering = doek.
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Crossword Answer definitions

DOEK noun
  1. A cloth.
  2. A kopdoek: a kerchief or bandanna worn as a head covering.

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