Cryptic crossword clue
Cry coming from contact lacking time 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Cry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cry = ouch.
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 OUCH mean?

OUCH interjection
  1. An expression of one's own physical pain.
  2. An expression in sympathy at another's pain.
  3. A reply to an insult seen as savage (frequently one that is tongue-in-cheek or joking).
  4. An expression of disappointment.
  5. Expressing surprise at the high price of something.
OUCH noun
  1. A brooch or clasp for fastening a piece of clothing together, especially when valuable or set with jewels.

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