Cryptic crossword clue
Leaks ooze from its bottom 4

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

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P
E
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S

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The straight part
We know that "Leaks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leaks = pees.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PEES mean?

PEES noun
  1. Urine.
PEES verb
  1. To urinate.
  2. (mildly vulgar) To drizzle.
PEES noun
  1. The name of the Latin-script letter P.
PEES noun
  1. The bill of an anchor.
PEES noun
  1. The sliding weight on a steelyard.

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