Cryptic crossword clue
Once upon a time in the north 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Once upon a time" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case once upon a time = then.
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 THEN mean?

THEN conjunction
  1. Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.
  2. (obsolete outside dialectal, usually used with for) Because; for.
THEN noun
  1. That time
THEN adjective
  1. Being so at that time.
THEN adverb
  1. (temporal location) At that time.
  2. (temporal location) Soon afterward.
  3. (sequence) Next in order; in addition.
  4. In that case.
  5. (sequence) At the same time; on the other hand.
  6. (affirmation) Used to contradict an assertion.

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