Cryptic crossword clue
Heartless guy about to take the lead? Not Frank! 4

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Not Frank!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not frank! = cagy.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CAGY mean?

CAGY adjective
  1. Wary, careful, shrewd.
  2. Uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information.

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