The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word MING
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What does MING mean?
MING noun- Mixture.
- To mix, blend, mingle.
- To bring (people, animals etc.) together; to be joined, in marriage or sexual intercourse.
- To produce through mixing; especially, to knead.
- To be unattractive (person or object).
- To be foul-smelling.
- To speak of; mention; tell; relate.
- To speak; tell; talk; discourse.