Cryptic crossword clue
How to make strap for protection around hole 4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word SAND TRAP

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The straight part
We know that "protection around hole" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case protection around hole = sand trap.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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