Cryptic crossword clue
Sheep drops on mongrel 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "mongrel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mongrel = mutt.
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 MUTT mean?

MUTT noun
  1. A mongrel dog (or sometimes cat); an animal of mixed breed or uncertain origin.
  2. (sometimes derogatory) A person of diverse ancestry.
  3. An idiot, a stupid person.
MUTT noun
  1. A monastic or similar religious establishment in Hinduism and Jainism, usually more formal and hierarchical than an ashram.

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