Cryptic crossword clue
Defeated artillerymen originally evacuated Ypres and Mons? 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Mons" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mons = days.
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 DAYS mean?

DAYS noun
  1. Any period of 24 hours.
  2. A period from midnight to the following midnight.
  3. Rotational period of a planet (especially Earth).
  4. The part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc.
  5. Part of a day period between sunrise and sunset where one enjoys daylight; daytime.
  6. A specified time or period; time, considered with reference to the existence or prominence of a person or thing; age; time.
  7. A period of contention of a day or less.
  8. A 24-hour period beginning at 6am or sunrise.
DAYS verb
  1. To spend a day (in a place).
DAYS noun
  1. A particular time or period of vague extent.
  2. Life.
DAYS adverb
  1. During the day.

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