Cryptic crossword clue
Take notice of shop’s stocktaking 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PSST!

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The straight part
We know that "Take notice /Take notice" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case take notice /take notice = psst!.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PSST! mean?

PSST! verb
  1. To say psst, to get someone's attention or to communicate with them.
PSST! interjection
  1. Implies that the speaker is sending secret or whispered information to another person.

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