Cryptic crossword clue
Starts to put hanky under troublesome conk 4

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

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What does PHUT mean?

PHUT verb
  1. To produce such a sound.
PHUT interjection
  1. A sound resembling the release of a blast of steam or exhaust gas.

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