Cryptic crossword clue
They have a strong pull in the port trade 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "They have a strong pull in the port trade" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they have a strong pull in the port trade = tugs.
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 TUGS mean?

TUGS noun
  1. A sudden powerful pull.
  2. A tugboat.
  3. A kind of vehicle used for conveying timber and heavy articles.
  4. A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.
  5. An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.
  6. An act of masturbation.
TUGS verb
  1. To pull or drag with great effort
  2. To pull hard repeatedly
  3. To tow by tugboat

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