Cryptic crossword clue
Con presenting a trap 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Con" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case con = agin.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does AGIN mean?

AGIN adverb
  1. Another time; once more.
  2. Over and above a factor of one.
  3. Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion.
  4. Back in the reverse direction, or to an original starting point.
  5. Back (to a former place or state).
  6. In return, as a reciprocal action; back.
  7. In any other place.
  8. On the other hand.
  9. Moreover; besides; further.
AGIN preposition
  1. In a contrary direction to.
  2. In physical opposition to; in collision with.
  3. In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.
  4. Close to, alongside.
  5. In front of; before (a background).
  6. In contrast or comparison with.
  7. In competition with, versus.
  8. Contrary to; in conflict with.
  9. In opposition to.
  10. Of betting odds, denoting a worse-than-even chance.
  11. In exchange for.
  12. As counterbalance to.
  13. As a charge on.
  14. As protection from.
  15. In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
  16. (Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.
  17. Exposed to.

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