Cryptic crossword clue
Crack judge getting libel case dismissed 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Crack/Crack" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crack/crack = jibe.
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 JIBE mean?

JIBE noun
  1. A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt.
JIBE verb
  1. To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.
  2. To say in a mocking or taunting manner.
  3. To make a mocking remark or remarks; to jeer.
JIBE verb
  1. To accord or agree.
JIBE noun
  1. Alternative spelling of gybe
JIBE verb
  1. Alternative spelling of gybe

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