Cryptic crossword clue
Mascots proceed in the wrong direction 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Mascots" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mascots = pets.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PETS mean?

PETS noun
  1. An animal kept as a companion.
  2. (by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.)
  3. One who is excessively loyal to a superior.
  4. Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
PETS verb
  1. To stroke or fondle (an animal).
  2. To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
  3. Of two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously.
  4. To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.
  5. To be a pet.
  6. To be peevish; to sulk.
PETS noun
  1. A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.
PETS noun
  1. A term of endearment usually applied to women and children.
PETS noun
  1. A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
  2. A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.
  3. A formal written request for judicial action.
  4. A prayer; a supplication; an entreaty.

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