Cryptic crossword clue
Pi possibly used in measurement of capacity 4-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word HALF PINT

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The straight part
We know that "measurement of capacity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case measurement of capacity = half pint.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HALF PINT mean?

HALF PINT noun
  1. A unit of volume used for liquids equal to half of a pint.
  2. A small child.

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