Cryptic crossword clue
Gold-coloured young sow 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gold-coloured/young sow" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gold-coloured/young sow = gilt.
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 GILT mean?

GILT verb
  1. To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
  2. To adorn.
  3. To decorate with a golden surface appearance.
  4. To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.
  5. To make appear drunk.
GILT noun
  1. Gold or other metal in a thin layer; gilding.
  2. Money.
  3. A security issued by the Bank of England (see gilt-edged)
  4. A gilded object, an object covered with gold.
GILT adjective
  1. Golden coloured.
GILT noun
  1. A young female pig, at or nearing the age of first breeding.

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