Cryptic crossword clue
Idiot missing half of proclamation in parliament 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Idiot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case idiot = twit.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TWIT mean?

TWIT noun
  1. A reproach, gibe or taunt.
  2. A foolish or annoying person.
  3. A euphemism for "twat", a contemptible or stupid person.
  4. A person who twitters, i.e. chatters inanely (see usage notes).
TWIT verb
  1. To reproach, blame; to ridicule or tease.
  2. To ignore or killfile (a user on a bulletin board system).

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