Cryptic crossword clue
Delicacy of Japanese in not completing Bach piece 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Delicacy of Japanese" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case delicacy of japanese = fugu.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does FUGU mean?

FUGU noun
  1. Blowfish: a delicacy popular in Japan served raw as sushi that may, if improperly prepared, contain deadly levels of neurotoxins.

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