Cryptic crossword clue
Talk about being embraced by ox

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

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The straight part
We know that "Talk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case talk = yack.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does YACK mean?

YACK noun
  1. A talk, particular an informal talk; chattering; gossip.
  2. A laugh.
  3. Vomit.
YACK verb
  1. To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle.
  2. To vomit, usually as a result of excessive alcohol consumption.
YACK noun
  1. (possibly obsolete) An oak.

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