Cryptic crossword clue
Hindu widow has material in short supply 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hindu widow" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hindu widow = sati.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SATI mean?

SATI noun
  1. The traditional custom of a Hindu woman giving herself up to be cremated on her husband’s funeral pyre as a sign of her devotion.

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