Cryptic crossword clue
Problem seen on source of deer lick 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "lick" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lick = drub.
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 DRUB mean?

DRUB noun
  1. Carbonaceous shale; small coal; slate, dross, or rubbish in coal.
DRUB verb
  1. To beat (someone or something) with a stick.
  2. To defeat someone soundly; to annihilate or crush.
  3. To forcefully teach something.
  4. To criticize harshly; to excoriate.

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