The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ECUS
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The straight part
We know that "ecus" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ecus = ecus.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ECUS mean?
ECUS noun- The European Currency Unit (symbol ₠), a currency used in the European Community before the euro.