Cryptic crossword clue
Hear large mammal howl 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "howl" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case howl = wail.
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 WAIL mean?

WAIL noun
  1. A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.
  2. Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.
  3. A sound made by emergency vehicle sirens, contrasted with "yelp" which is higher-pitched and faster.
WAIL verb
  1. To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
  2. To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
  3. To make a noise like mourning or crying.
  4. To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
  5. To perform with great liveliness and force.
WAIL verb
  1. To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.
  2. To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.
WAIL verb
  1. To choose, select.

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