Cryptic crossword clue
OK to avoid some witticisms — time for another? 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "another?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case another? = jest.
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 JEST mean?

JEST noun
  1. An act performed for amusement; a joke.
  2. Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.
  3. A deed; an action; a gest.
  4. A mask; a pageant; an interlude.
JEST verb
  1. To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
JEST adverb
  1. Only, simply, merely.
  2. (sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
  3. Used to convey a less serious or formal tone
  4. Used to show humility.
  5. (degree) absolutely, positively
  6. Moments ago, recently.
  7. By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
  8. Exactly, precisely, perfectly.

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