Cryptic crossword clue
Noise in church unpleasant, not half 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Noise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case noise = chug.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CHUG mean?

CHUG noun
  1. A dull, fairly quick explosive or percussive sound, as if made by a labouring engine.
  2. A large gulp of drink.
  3. A homemade Cuban boat, built to carry emigrants to the USA, and often abandoned upon arrival.
CHUG verb
  1. To make dull explosive sounds.
  2. To move or travel whilst making such sounds.
  3. To drink a large amount (especially of beer) in a single action/without breathing; to chugalug. People usually chant this at the person who is drinking.
CHUG noun
  1. A dog; a cross between a pug and a chihuahua.
CHUG verb
  1. To solicit charitable donations on the street, particularly in a persistent manner.
CHUG noun
  1. (racial slur) A person of Native American descent.

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