Cryptic crossword clue
Quarrel beginning to end in slaps 4

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

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

PATS noun
  1. The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep
  2. A light tap or slap, especially with the hands
  3. A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
PATS verb
  1. To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
  2. To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
  3. To stroke or fondle (an animal).
  4. To gently rain.
PATS noun
  1. Patent.
  2. Pattern.

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