Cryptic crossword clue
Senior officer keeping it back for hearing? 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "for hearing?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case for hearing? = otic.
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 OTIC mean?

OTIC adjective
  1. Of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear

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