Cryptic crossword clue
Faces simpletons 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Faces/simpletons" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case faces/simpletons = mugs.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MUGS mean?

MUGS noun
  1. A large cup for hot liquids, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.
  2. The face, often used deprecatingly.
  3. A gullible or easily-cheated person.
  4. A stupid or contemptible person.
MUGS verb
  1. To strike in the face.
  2. To assault for the purpose of robbery.
  3. To exaggerate a facial expression for communicative emphasis; to make a face, to pose, as for photographs or in a performance, in an exaggerated or affected manner.
  4. To photograph for identification; to take a mug shot.
  5. To learn or review a subject as much as possible in a short time; cram.
MUGS noun
  1. Motherfucker (usually in similes, e.g. "like a mug" or "as a mug")

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