Cryptic crossword clue
Goblet that associate holds 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Goblet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case goblet = tass.
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 TASS mean?

TASS noun
  1. A heap, pile.
TASS noun
  1. A cup or cupful.
TASS noun
  1. A piece of armor for the thighs, forming an appendage to the ancient corselet. Usually the tasse was a plate of iron swinging from the cuirass, but the skirts of sliding splints were also called by this name.
TASS noun
  1. An Oriental silk fabric, with gold or silver thread.

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