Cryptic crossword clue
Scots love having entered second to come second 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "come second" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case come second = lose.
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 LOSE mean?

LOSE verb
  1. To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
  2. To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
  3. To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).
  4. To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.
  5. To cause (somebody) to be unable to follow or trace one any longer.
  6. To cease exhibiting; to overcome (a behavior or emotion).
  7. To shed, remove, discard, or eliminate.
  8. Of a clock, to run slower than expected.
  9. (ditransitive) To cause (someone) the loss of something; to deprive of.
  10. To fail to catch with the mind or senses; to miss.
  11. To cause to part with; to deprive of.
LOSE noun
  1. Fame, renown; praise.

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