Cryptic crossword clue
John and relatives make a quick visit 4,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 letter word LOOK IN

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "make a quick visit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case make a quick visit = look in.
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 LOOK IN mean?

LOOK IN noun
  1. A quick glance.
  2. A brief visit.
  3. A chance to participate, compete, or succeed.
  4. A quick short pass to a receiver running diagonally toward the center of the field.

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