Cryptic crossword clue
Midweek, briefly takes the plunge 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "takes the plunge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case takes the plunge = weds.
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 WEDS mean?

WEDS verb
  1. To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.
  2. To take as one's spouse.
  3. To take a spouse.
  4. To join or commit to, more or less permanently, as if in marriage.
  5. To take to oneself and support; to espouse.
  6. To wager, stake, bet, place a bet, make a wager.

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