Cryptic crossword clue
In an instant turning up gas rings 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "In" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in = home.
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What does HOME mean?

HOME noun
  1. A dwelling.
  2. One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.
  3. The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant; habitat; seat.
  4. A focus point.
HOME verb
  1. (of animals) To return to its owner.
  2. (always with "in on") To seek or aim for something.
HOME adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to one’s dwelling or country; domestic; not foreign; as home manufactures; home comforts.
  2. (except in phrases) That strikes home; direct, pointed.
  3. Personal, intimate.
  4. Relating to the home team (the team at whose venue a game is played).
HOME adverb
  1. To one's home
  2. At or in one's place of residence or one's customary or official location; at home
  3. To a full and intimate degree; to the heart of the matter; fully, directly.
  4. Into the goal
  5. Into the right, proper or stowed position
HOME noun
  1. A directory that contains a user's files.

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