The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SKIT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result SKIT
- Source of special gear for comedy performance
- Hold meeting to involve king in satirical piece
- Take off small outfit
- Meet round rear of Garrick for burlesque
- Satirical piece needing small equipment
- Flap that's not right for take-off
- Satirical piece featuring Swift’s first clothes
- Second outfit to offer little satirical observation
- Start to strip outfit in hoax
- Second outfit required for sudden shower
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What does SKIT mean?
SKIT noun- A short comic performance.
- A jeer or sally; a brief satire.
- A wanton girl; a wench.
- (Merseyside) To make fun of.
- To leap aside; to caper.