Cryptic crossword clue
Last of dead nettle one could be stuck with 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "one could be stuck with" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one could be stuck with = dirk.
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 DIRK mean?

DIRK noun
  1. A long Scottish dagger with a straight blade.
  2. (Midwest US) A penis; dork.
  3. (Midwest US) A socially unacceptable person; an oddball.
DIRK verb
  1. To stab with a dirk.
  2. To darken.

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