Cryptic crossword clue
Poorest off welcoming very brief stay 4-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word STOP-OVER

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The straight part
We know that "brief stay" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case brief stay = stop-over.
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 STOP-OVER mean?

STOP-OVER noun
  1. A short interruption in a journey or the place visited during such an interruption.

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