Cryptic crossword clue
Catch end of baby’s crib 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "crib" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crib = copy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
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What does COPY mean?

COPY noun
  1. The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.
  2. An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
  3. The text that is to be typeset.
  4. A gender-neutral abbreviation for copy boy.
  5. The output of copywriters, who are employed to write material which encourages consumers to buy goods or services.
  6. The text of newspaper articles.
  7. A school work pad.
  8. A printed edition of a book or magazine.
  9. Writing paper of a particular size, called also bastard.
  10. That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example.
  11. An abundance or plenty of anything.
  12. Copyhold; tenure; lease
  13. (genetics) The result of gene or chromosomal duplication.
COPY verb
  1. To produce an object identical to a given object.
  2. To give or transmit a copy to (a person).
  3. To place a copy of an object in memory for later use.
  4. To imitate.
  5. To receive a transmission successfully.

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