Cryptic crossword clue
Mother was disheartened to see such greedy mouths 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "greedy mouths" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case greedy mouths = maws.
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 MAWS mean?

MAWS noun
  1. The stomach, especially of an animal.
  2. The upper digestive tract (where food enters the body), especially the mouth and jaws of a fearsome and ravenous creature.
  3. Any large, insatiable or perilous opening.
  4. Appetite; inclination.
MAWS noun
  1. Mother.
MAWS noun
  1. A gull.

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