Cryptic crossword clue
Large number in America killed 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Large number in America/killed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case large number in america/killed = slew.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SLEW mean?

SLEW noun
  1. The act, or process of slewing.
  2. A device used for slewing.
  3. A change of position.
SLEW verb
  1. To rotate or turn something about its axis.
  2. To veer a vehicle.
  3. To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.
  4. To pivot.
  5. To skid.
  6. To move something (usually a railway line) sideways
  7. To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit.
SLEW noun
  1. A wet place; a river inlet.
SLEW verb
  1. To kill, murder.
  2. To eradicate or stamp out.
  3. (by extension) To defeat, overcome (in a competition or contest).
  4. To delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter.
  5. To amaze, stun or otherwise incapacitate by awesomeness; to be awesome at something; to kill (slang sense).
  6. To have sex with
SLEW noun
  1. A large amount.

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