Cryptic crossword clue
Shut up hard American leader for hatefulness 4

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

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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 = hush.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HUSH mean?

HUSH noun
  1. A silence, especially after some noise
  2. A mining method using water
HUSH verb
  1. To become quiet.
  2. To make quiet.
  3. To appease; to allay; to soothe.
  4. To clear off soil and other materials overlying the bedrock.

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