Cryptic crossword clue
Tail up crossing line for a medal? 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "a medal?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a medal? = gold.
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 GOLD mean?

GOLD noun
  1. A heavy yellow elemental metal of great value, with atomic number 79 and symbol Au.
  2. A coin or coinage made of this material, or supposedly so.
  3. A deep yellow colour, resembling the metal gold.
  4. The bullseye of an archery target.
  5. A gold medal.
  6. Anything or anyone that is very valuable.
  7. (in the plural) A grill (jewellery worn on front teeth) made of gold.
GOLD verb
  1. To pyrolyze or burn food until the color begins to change to a light brown, but not as dark as browning
GOLD adjective
  1. Made of gold.
  2. Having the colour of gold.
  3. (of commercial services) Premium, superior.
GOLD adjective
  1. (of software) In a finished state, ready for manufacturing.
GOLD adverb
  1. Of or referring to a gold version of something

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