The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word IDOL
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More clues leading to the result IDOL
- Object of worship in Delhi or Lahore principally
- Hero doing nothing to an audience
- I make large statue to worship
- Favourite length of bath taken from start to finish
- Reportedly lazy superstar
- Old impostor useless when speaking
- Hero having nothing to do on radio?
- Rotating matter from exploding star
- Revered person adding line to acceptance speech
- Star exploding — somewhat taken aback
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The straight part
We know that "object of worship" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case object of worship = idol.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does IDOL mean?
IDOL noun- A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
- A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
- (originally Japan) Popular entertainer; usually young, captivating, attractive; and often female, with an image of being close to fans.
- An eidolon or phantom; something misleading or elusive.