The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ROOD
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result ROOD
- Reportedly regretted being cross
- Speaker's blunt and cross
- Cross an old piece of land
- Crucifix with diamonds affixed to jumper
- Sounded impolite and cross
- Utterly rude, being cross
- Hand finishing under jumper makes one cross
- Cross street full of holes
- Children lose head, being cross
- Loudly regretted getting cross
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What does ROOD mean?
ROOD noun- A crucifix, cross, especially in a church.
- A measure of land area, equal to a quarter of an acre.
- A measure of five and a half yards in length.