Cryptic crossword clue
Partly open a glass container 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Partly open" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case partly open = ajar.
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 AJAR mean?

AJAR verb
  1. To turn or open slightly; to become ajar or to cause to become ajar; to be or to hang ajar.
AJAR adjective
  1. Slightly turned or opened.
AJAR adverb
  1. Slightly turned or opened.
AJAR verb
  1. To show variance or contradiction with something; to be or cause to be askew.
AJAR adverb
  1. Out of harmony.
  2. Being at variance or in contradiction to something.

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