Cryptic crossword clue
Scamper as female on fire 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Scamper" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scamper = flit.
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 FLIT mean?

FLIT noun
  1. A fluttering or darting movement.
  2. A particular, unexpected, short lived change of state.
  3. A homosexual.
FLIT verb
  1. To move about rapidly and nimbly.
  2. To move quickly from one location to another.
  3. To unpredictably change state for short periods of time.
  4. To move house (sometimes a sudden move to avoid debts).
  5. To be unstable; to be easily or often moved.
FLIT adjective
  1. Fast, nimble.

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