Cryptic crossword clue
Scots on top? Or, when England rallies, they’re leading 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Scots on top" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scots on top = ower.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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