Cryptic crossword clue
Heartlessly using lady is offensive 4

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

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

UGLY noun
  1. Ugliness.
  2. An ugly person or thing.
  3. A shade for the face, projecting from a bonnet.
UGLY verb
  1. To make ugly (sometimes with up).
UGLY adjective
  1. Displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing.
  2. Displeasing to the ear or some other sense.
  3. Offensive to one's sensibilities or morality.
  4. Ill-natured; crossgrained; quarrelsome.
  5. Unpleasant; disagreeable; likely to cause trouble or loss.

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