The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word DREE
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What does DREE mean?
DREE verb- (North England and Scotland) To suffer; bear; endure; put up with; undergo.
- (North England and Scotland) To endure; brook; be able to do or continue.
- Long; large; ample; great.
- Great; of serious moment.
- Tedious; wearisome; tiresome.
- Length; extension; the longest part.