Cryptic crossword clue
Rebuke on losing cape and cloak 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "cloak" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cloak = hide.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
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What does HIDE mean?

HIDE verb
  1. To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.
  2. To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight.
HIDE noun
  1. The skin of an animal.
  2. The human skin.
  3. (usually United States) One's own life or personal safety, especially when in peril.
  4. (mainly British) A covered structure from which hunters, birdwatchers, etc can observe animals without scaring them.
  5. A secret room for hiding oneself or valuables; a hideaway.
  6. A covered structure to which a pet animal can retreat, as is recommended for snakes.
HIDE verb
  1. To beat with a whip made from hide.
HIDE noun
  1. A unit of land and tax assessment of varying size, originally as intended to support one household with dependents.

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