Cryptic crossword clue
Complimentary drink in trade zone 4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word FREE PORT

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The straight part
We know that "Complimentary drink/trade zone" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case complimentary drink/trade zone = free port.
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