Cryptic crossword clue
Fellow back on the field maybe 4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word TEAM MATE

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The straight part
We know that "Fellow back on the field maybe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fellow back on the field maybe = team mate.
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 TEAM MATE mean?

TEAM MATE noun
  1. One who is on the same team.

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