The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word PALP
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What does PALP mean?
PALP noun- A pedipalp, an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates; has a variety of functions but is often primarily used for predating.
- A fleshy part of a fingertip.
- Short for palpation.
- To feel, to explore by touch.
- Palpatory; obtained by palpation.