The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word BRIT
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More clues leading to the result BRIT
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The straight part
We know that "one from these shores" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one from these shores = brit.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 BRIT mean?
BRIT verb- To break in pieces; divide.
- To bruise; indent.
- To fall out or shatter (as overripe hops or grain).
- To fade away; alter.
- One of the young of herrings, sprats, etc.
- One of the tiny crustaceans, of the genus Calanus, that are part of the diet of right whales.
- Brit milah