Cryptic crossword clue
Long and thin piece of wood, not soft 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Long and thin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case long and thin = lank.
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 LANK mean?

LANK verb
  1. To become lank.
LANK adjective
  1. Slender or thin; not well filled out; not plump; shrunken; lean.
  2. Meagre, paltry, scant in quantity.
  3. (of hair) Straight and flat; thin and limp. (Often associated with being greasy.)
  4. Languid; drooping, slack.

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