Cryptic crossword clue
Faith be dismissed, gladly 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "gladly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gladly = lief.
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 LIEF mean?

LIEF adjective
  1. Beloved, dear, agreeable.
  2. Ready, willing.
LIEF adverb
  1. Readily, willingly, rather.
LIEF noun
  1. The fibre by which the petioles of the date palm are bound together, from which various kinds of cordage are made.

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