The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word WEST
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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What does WEST mean?
WEST noun- One of the four principal compass points, specifically 270°, conventionally directed to the left on maps; the direction of the setting sun at an equinox, abbreviated as W.
- To move to the west; (of the sun) to set.
- Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
- Of wind: from the west.
- Of or pertaining to the west; western.
- From the West; occidental.
- (ecclesiastial) Designating, or situated in, that part of a church which is opposite to, and farthest from, the east, or the part containing the chancel and choir.
- Towards the west; westwards.