Cryptic crossword clue
Save diamonds lost in deposit during winter? 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "deposit during winter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case deposit during winter = hoar.
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 HOAR mean?

HOAR noun
  1. A white or greyish-white colour.
  2. Hoariness; antiquity.
HOAR verb
  1. To become mouldy or musty.
HOAR adjective
  1. Of a white or greyish-white colour.
  2. Hoarily bearded.
  3. Musty; mouldy; stale.

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