Cryptic crossword clue
Louvre’s part with special art, being extremely selective 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Louvre’s part" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case louvre’s part = slat.
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 SLAT mean?

SLAT noun
  1. A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath) or metal.
  2. (aeronautical) A movable control surface at the leading edge of a wing that when moved, changes the chord line of the airfoil, affecting the angle of attack. Employed in conjunction with flaps to allow for a lower stall speed in the landing attitude, facilitating slow flight.
  3. A ski.
  4. A thin piece of stone; a slate.
SLAT verb
  1. To construct or provide with slats.
  2. To slap; to strike; to beat; to throw down violently.
  3. To split; to crack.
  4. To set on; to incite.

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