Cryptic crossword clue
Contemptible sort of drunk protecting Johnson’s butt 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "contemptible sort" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case contemptible sort = snot.
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 SNOT mean?

SNOT noun
  1. Mucus, especially mucus from the nose.
  2. A contemptible child.
  3. A mean fellow.
SNOT verb
  1. To blow, wipe, or clear (the nose).
  2. To sniff or snivel; to produce snot, to have a runny nose.

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