Cryptic crossword clue
Manage fine conclusion 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Manage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case manage = fend.
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 FEND mean?

FEND noun
  1. Self-support; taking care of one's own well-being.
FEND verb
  1. To take care of oneself; to take responsibility for one's own well-being.
  2. (except as "fend for oneself") To defend, to take care of (typically construed with for); to block or push away (typically construed with off).
FEND noun
  1. An enemy; fiend; the Devil.

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