Cryptic crossword clue
Maiden given River, a strong perfume 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "a strong perfume" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a strong perfume = musk.
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 MUSK mean?

MUSK noun
  1. A greasy secretion with a powerful odour, produced in a glandular sac of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes.
  2. A similar secretion produced by the otter and the civet.
  3. A synthetic organic compound used as a substitute for the above.
  4. The odour of musk.
  5. The musk deer (genus Moschus).
  6. The musk plant (Mimulus moschatus).
  7. A plant of the genus Erodium (Erodium moschatum); the musky heronsbill.
  8. A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth.
  9. The scent of human genitalia when aroused or unwashed.
MUSK verb
  1. To perfume with musk.

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