Cryptic crossword clue
Getting on, secured one’s rank 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "rank" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rank = olid.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OLID mean?

OLID adjective
  1. Evil-smelling; fetid.

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