Cryptic crossword clue
Early bird in sky really flips back often 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "bird" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bird = lark.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LARK mean?

LARK noun
  1. Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.
  2. Any of various similar-appearing birds, but usually ground-living, such as the meadowlark and titlark.
  3. (by extension) One who wakes early; one who is up with the larks.
LARK verb
  1. To catch larks (type of bird).
LARK noun
  1. A romp, frolic, some fun.
  2. A prank.
LARK verb
  1. To sport, engage in harmless pranking.
  2. To frolic, engage in carefree adventure.

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