Cryptic crossword clue
Oil lamp in regular use by dairyman 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Oil lamp" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case oil lamp = diya.
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What does DIYA mean?

DIYA noun
  1. An Indian oil lamp, usually made from clay, with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oil.

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