Cryptic crossword clue
Shut up and write a letter 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
P
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N
T

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The straight part
We know that "Shut up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shut up = pent.
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 PENT mean?

PENT verb
  1. To enclose in a pen.
PENT noun
  1. Confinement; concealment.
PENT adjective
  1. Confined in a pen, imprisoned.
PENT noun
  1. A pentatonic scale.
PENT noun
  1. A pentacle or pentagram.

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