Cryptic crossword clue
Frank, off to protect learner 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Frank" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case frank = bald.
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 BALD mean?

BALD noun
  1. A mountain summit or crest that lacks forest growth despite a warm climate conducive to such, as is found in many places in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
BALD verb
  1. To become bald.
BALD adjective
  1. Having no hair, fur or feathers.
  2. (by extension) Denuded of any hair- or fur-like covering.
  3. Of tyres: whose surface is worn away.
  4. (of a statement or account) Unembellished.
  5. (of a statement) Without evidence or support being provided.

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