Cryptic crossword clue
Oatmeal cake, to considerable extent, left 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Oatmeal cake" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case oatmeal cake = farl.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FARL mean?

FARL noun
  1. A quarter of a thin oatmeal or flour cake.
  2. Any such cake or bread, now particularly used for Irish specialities as soda farls and potato farls.
FARL verb
  1. To lower, roll up and secure (something, such as a sail or flag)

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