Cryptic crossword clue
Perhaps stole a penny in church 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Perhaps stole" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case perhaps stole = cape.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CAPE mean?

CAPE noun
  1. A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into a sea or lake; a promontory; a headland.
CAPE noun
  1. A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders.
  2. A superhero.
CAPE verb
  1. To incite or attract (a bull) to charge a certain direction, by waving a cape.
  2. To head or point; to keep a course.
  3. To skin an animal, particularly a deer.
  4. To defend or praise, especially that which is unworthy.
CAPE verb
  1. To look for, search after.
  2. To gaze or stare.

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