Cryptic crossword clue
Time lost in opening ornamental Japanese box 4

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

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What does INRO mean?

INRO noun
  1. A small decorative box, hung from the sash of a kimono, for holding small objects

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