Cryptic crossword clue
Cheek from Japanese bird 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cheek" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheek = jowl.
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 JOWL mean?

JOWL noun
  1. The jaw, jawbone; especially one of the lateral parts of the mandible.
JOWL verb
  1. To throw, dash, or knock.
JOWL noun
  1. A fold of fatty flesh under the chin, around the cheeks, or lower jaw (as a dewlap, wattle, crop, or double chin).
  2. The cheek; especially the cheek meat of a hog.
  3. Cut of fish including the head and adjacent parts

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