Cryptic crossword clue
Drop feathers in trash 4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word TEAR DOWN

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The straight part
We know that "trash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trash = tear down.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TEAR DOWN mean?

TEAR DOWN noun
  1. A well-maintained structure purchased and torn down to make way for a new structure.
  2. The process of opening and disassembling a device to show its components.

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