The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LOBS
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The straight part
We know that "Throws" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case throws = lobs.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 LOBS mean?
LOBS noun- (ball sports) A pass or stroke which arches high into the air.
- A lump.
- A country bumpkin; a yokel.
- A clumsy person.
- The person who comes last in a race.
- A lobworm.
- A fish, the European pollock.