Cryptic crossword clue
Rush of air from wide behind 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Rush of air" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rush of air = waft.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does WAFT mean?

WAFT noun
  1. A light breeze.
  2. Something (such as an odor or scent like a perfume) that is carried through the air.
  3. A flag used to indicate wind direction or, with a knot tied in the center, as a signal; a waif, a wheft.
WAFT verb
  1. To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.
  2. To be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float.
  3. To give notice to by waving something; to wave the hand to; to beckon.

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