Cryptic crossword clue
Midnight quarrel to develop 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "to develop" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to develop = grow.
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 GROW mean?

GROW verb
  1. To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
  2. To appear or sprout.
  3. To develop, to mature.
  4. To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.
  5. To assume a condition or quality over time.
  6. To become attached or fixed; to adhere.

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