Cryptic crossword clue
Japan’s leader dubious, losing yen for a moment 4

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

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What does JIFF mean?

JIFF noun
  1. A jiffy; a moment; a short time.
JIFF verb
  1. To deceive, swindle, trick

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