Cryptic crossword clue
Pub’s butt of criticism for froth on liquor 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "froth on liquor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case froth on liquor = barm.
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 BARM mean?

BARM noun
  1. (obsolete outside dialectal) Bosom, lap.
BARM noun
  1. Foam rising upon beer, or other malt liquors, when fermenting, and used as leaven in making bread and in brewing; yeast.
  2. A small, flat, round individual loaf or roll of bread.
BARM verb
  1. To spurge; foam

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