Cryptic crossword clue
Shops for lads with uniform for nothing 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
B
U
Y
S

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The straight part
We know that "Shops" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shops = buys.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BUYS mean?

BUYS noun
  1. Something which is bought; a purchase.
BUYS verb
  1. To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods
  2. To obtain by some sacrifice.
  3. To bribe.
  4. To be equivalent to in value.
  5. To accept as true; to believe
  6. To make a purchase or purchases, to treat (for a meal)
  7. To make a bluff, usually a large one.

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