Cryptic crossword clue
This setter could form anagram with ‘man’ 4

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

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What does AGAR mean?

AGAR noun
  1. A gelatinous material obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.
  2. A culture medium based on this material.

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