Cryptic crossword clue
That’s contemptible, having Greek character shut up 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "That’s contemptible" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case that’s contemptible = pish.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PISH mean?

PISH noun
  1. A sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh") made by birders and ornithologists to attract small birds.
PISH verb
  1. To try to attract birds by making a sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh").
  2. To express contempt.
PISH adjective
  1. Of poor quality; very bad.
PISH interjection
  1. Expressing disdain.

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