Cryptic crossword clue
Thrashes lama endlessly in front of sheriff at first 4

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

L
A
M
S

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The straight part
We know that "Thrashes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thrashes = lams.
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 LAMS mean?

LAMS verb
  1. To beat or thrash.
  2. To flee or run away.
LAMS noun
  1. The twenty-third letter of the Arabic alphabet, ل. It is preceded by ك and followed by م.

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