Cryptic crossword clue
Compiler’s first music is rubbish! 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "rubbish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rubbish = crap.
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 CRAP mean?

CRAP noun
  1. The husk of grain; chaff.
  2. (mildly) Something worthless or of poor quality; junk.
  3. (mildly) Nonsense; something untrue.
  4. (mildly) Faeces/feces.
  5. (mildly) An act of defecation.
CRAP verb
  1. To defecate.
  2. To defecate in or on (clothing etc.).
  3. To bullshit.
CRAP adjective
  1. (mildly) Of poor quality.
CRAP interjection
  1. Expression of worry, fear, shock, surprise, disgust, annoyance or dismay.
CRAP noun
  1. A losing throw of 2, 3, or 12 in craps.

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