Cryptic crossword clue
Find play oddly cut, in trifling kind of way 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "in trifling kind of way" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in trifling kind of way = idly.
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 IDLY mean?

IDLY adverb
  1. In an idle manner.
  2. Without specific purpose, intent or effort.

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