Cryptic crossword clue
Set up regulation about drug producing mark on skin 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "mark on skin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mark on skin = weal.
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 WEAL mean?

WEAL noun
  1. Wealth, riches.
  2. Welfare, prosperity.
  3. (by extension) Boon, benefit.
  4. Specifically, the general happiness of a community, country etc. (often with qualifying word).
WEAL noun
  1. A raised, longitudinal wound, usually purple, on the surface of flesh caused by a stroke of a rod or whip; a welt.
WEAL verb
  1. To mark with stripes; to wale.

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