Cryptic crossword clue
Farm worker putting duck inside enclosure 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Farm worker" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case farm worker = peon.
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 PEON mean?

PEON noun
  1. A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.
  2. A person of low rank or importance.
  3. A messenger, foot soldier, or native policeman.

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