Cryptic crossword clue
Far from expansive lie, heartlessly presented 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Far from expansive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case far from expansive = poky.
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 POKY mean?

POKY noun
  1. A gambling device based on the card game poker.
POKY adjective
  1. Slow.
  2. Stupid; mentally dull.
POKY noun
  1. Jail.
POKY adjective
  1. (of a room or other enclosed space) Small and cramped, and often shabby.

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