Cryptic crossword clue
Majority in debt, some retired 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Majority" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case majority = most.
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 MOST mean?

MOST noun
  1. The greatest amount.
  2. The greater part.
  3. A record-setting amount.
MOST adverb
  1. Forms the superlative of many adjectives.
  2. To a great extent or degree; highly; very.
  3. Superlative of many
  4. Superlative of much
MOST pronoun
  1. The greater part of a group, especially a group of people.
MOST adverb
  1. Almost.

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