The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word AWLS
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The straight part
We know that "boring things" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boring things = awls.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AWLS mean?
AWLS noun- A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.
- Any of various hesperiid butterflies.