The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word KOLA
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What does KOLA mean?
KOLA noun- The kola plant, genus Cola, famous for its nut, or one of these nuts.
- A beverage or a drink made with kola nut flavoring, caramel and carbonated water.
- A tree, genus Cola, bearing large brown seeds ("nuts") that are the source of cola extract.
- A nut of this tree.