The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ITEM
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result ITEM
- Couple that is getting married - about time
- Couple I ran into knocked over
- Couple I encountered on way back
- Article I encountered on the way back
- Couple I came upon heading west
- A couple touch with head to the right
- I assembled returned article
- Couple’s time out
- Piece of information I came across after revolution
- Couple I encountered going north
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The straight part
We know that "Object" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case object = item.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does ITEM mean?
ITEM noun- A distinct physical object.
- (by extension) An object that can be picked up for later use.
- A line of text having a legal or other meaning; a separate particular in an account.
- (psychometrics) A question on a test, which may include its answers.
- A matter for discussion in an agenda.
- Two people who are having a relationship with each other.
- A short article in a newspaper.
- A hint; an innuendo.
- To make a note of.
- Likewise