Cryptic crossword clue
Mr Fawlty familiarly adopting a South African title 4

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

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S

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The straight part
We know that "South African title" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case south african title = baas.
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 BAAS mean?

BAAS noun
  1. An employer, a boss. Frequently as a form of address.
BAAS noun
  1. The characteristic cry or bleating of a sheep.
BAAS verb
  1. To make the characteristic cry of a sheep.
BAAS noun
  1. The letter ب in the Arabic script.

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