Cryptic crossword clue
Cat in wood by lake 4

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

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The straight part

We know that "Cat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cat = lash.

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What does LASH mean?

1. The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
2. A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.
3. A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough.
4. A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.
5. A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
6. In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure.

1. To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
2. To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash.
3. To throw out with a jerk or quickly.
4. To scold; or to satirize; to censure with severity.
5. To ply the whip; to strike.
6. To utter censure or sarcastic language.
7. (of rain) To fall heavily, especially in the phrase lash down

1. To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.

1. Remiss, lax.
2. Relaxed.
3. Soft, watery, wet.
4. Excellent, wonderful
5. Drunk.

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