Cryptic crossword clue
It’s engaged setter and solver in past 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "It’s engaged" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s engaged = busy.
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.
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What does BUSY mean?

BUSY noun
  1. A police officer.
BUSY verb
  1. To make somebody busy or active; to occupy.
  2. To rush somebody.
BUSY adjective
  1. Crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.
  2. Engaged in activity or by someone else.
  3. Having a lot going on; complicated or intricate.
  4. Officious; meddling.

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