Cryptic crossword clue
Like the devil either side of Hallowe’en, be branded on the tail 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HORNED

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The straight part
We know that "Like the devil/Like the devil" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like the devil/like the devil = horned.
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 HORNED mean?

HORNED adjective
  1. Having horns.
  2. Cuckolded
HORNED verb
  1. (of an animal) To assault with the horns.
  2. To furnish with horns.
  3. To cuckold.

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