Cryptic crossword clue
Like a tie, or like some underwear? 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Like a tie/like some underwear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like a tie/like some underwear = lacy.
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 LACY mean?

LACY adjective
  1. Made of lace or decorated with it.
  2. Looking like lace.

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