Cryptic crossword clue
Spare top is pinched from wood 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spare" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spare = bony.
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 BONY mean?

BONY adjective
  1. Resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.
  2. Full of bones
  3. With little flesh; skinny, thin
  4. Having prominent bones

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