The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word DOIT
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The straight part
We know that "It indicates minimum of indulgence in dowry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it indicates minimum of indulgence in dowry = doit.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does DOIT mean?
DOIT noun- A small Dutch coin, equivalent to one-eighth of a stiver.
- A small amount; a bit, a jot.
- In jazz music, a note that slides to an indefinite pitch chromatically upwards.
- To stumble; to blunder.