Cryptic crossword clue
Sound of friendly Cockney greeting Indian governess? 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Indian governess" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case indian governess = ayah.
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 AYAH mean?

AYAH noun
  1. A South Asian female servant, maid or nanny, historically, often one working for Europeans in South Asia.
AYAH noun
  1. A verse in the Quran.

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