Cryptic crossword clue
Found out, Eddy coloured 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "coloured" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case coloured = dyed.
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 DYED mean?

DYED verb
  1. To colour with dye, or as if with dye.
DYED adjective
  1. Coloured or tinted with dye, or as though therewith.

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