Cryptic crossword clue
Every area Chicago encloses 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Every" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case every = each.
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 EACH mean?

EACH noun
  1. (operations) An individual item: the least quantitative unit in a grouping.
EACH adverb
  1. For one; apiece; per.
EACH pronoun
  1. Every one; every thing.

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