Cryptic crossword clue
Key to problem in sound pairs of bent roof timbers 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Key to problem" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case key to problem = crux.
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 CRUX mean?

CRUX noun
  1. The basic, central, or essential point or feature.
  2. The critical or transitional moment or issue, a turning point.
  3. A puzzle or difficulty.
  4. The hardest point of a climb.
  5. A cross on a coat of arms.

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