Cryptic crossword clue
Prime number — up to zero 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "zero" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case zero = nowt.
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 NOWT mean?

NOWT noun
  1. Naught, nothing.
NOWT adverb
  1. Naught, nothing.
NOWT pronoun
  1. Naught, nothing.
NOWT noun
  1. An ox.
  2. A herd of cattle.
  3. A dumb, crass, or clumsy person, or a person who is difficult or stubborn.

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