Cryptic crossword clue
Senior official dismissing one cleaner 4

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

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The straight part

We know that "cleaner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cleaner = char.

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 CHAR mean?

1. A charred substance.

1. To burn something to charcoal.
2. To burn slightly or superficially so as to affect colour.

1. One of the several species of fishes of the genus Salvelinus.

1. A charred substance.

1. One of the several species of fishes of the genus Salvelinus.

1. A time; a turn or occasion.
2. A turn of work; a labour or item of business.
3. An odd job, a chore or piece of housework.
4. A charlady, a woman employed to do housework; cleaning lady.

1. To turn, especially away or aside.
2. To work, especially to do housework; to work by the day, without being a regularly hired servant.
3. To perform; to do; to finish.
4. To work or hew (stone, etc.).

1. A character (text element such as a letter or symbol).

1. Tea, sometimes specifically masala chai

1. Synonym of Korean foot: a traditional unit of length equivalent to about 30.3 cm.

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