The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word PURI
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What does PURI mean?
PURI noun- A type of unleavened bread from India and Pakistan, usually deep-fried.
- In Bali and other parts of Indonesia, a palace, or other residence of a member of the royal family or ruling class.