Cryptic crossword clue
Old vulgarian holding end of cigar – it’s often lit 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "it’s often lit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s often lit = crit.
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 CRIT mean?

CRIT noun
  1. Criticism.
  2. Critique.
  3. A proponent of critical legal studies.
  4. A criterium race.
CRIT noun
  1. A critical hit.
CRIT verb
  1. To land a critical hit on.
CRIT noun
  1. Short for haematocrit.

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