Cryptic crossword clue
Guerrilla force once coveting tanks 4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word VIET CONG

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The straight part
We know that "Guerrilla force once" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case guerrilla force once = viet cong.
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