Cryptic crossword clue
Mild expletive from martial arts expert about right 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Mild expletive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mild expletive = darn.
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 DARN mean?

DARN verb
  1. Euphemism of damn.
DARN adjective
  1. Damn.
DARN adverb
  1. (degree) Damned.
DARN interjection
  1. Damn.
DARN noun
  1. A place mended by darning.
DARN verb
  1. To repair by stitching with thread or yarn, particularly by using a needle to construct a weave across a damaged area of fabric.

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