The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word DELL
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The straight part
We know that "Hollow" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hollow = dell.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 DELL mean?
DELL noun- A valley, especially in the form of a natural hollow, small and deep.
- A young woman; a wench.