Cryptic crossword clue
Flipping granny, eg, causes strike 4

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

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K

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The straight part
We know that "strike" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case strike = tonk.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TONK mean?

TONK noun
  1. An illegal immigrant of any country.
TONK noun
  1. An item of value, or of perceived value, especially for sale.
TONK noun
  1. A matching card game, combining features of knock rummy and conquian.
TONK noun
  1. A tank.
TONK verb
  1. To knock or strike (a ball) so that it flies through the air.

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