Cryptic crossword clue
Type born at the outset to be cheat 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "cheat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheat = bilk.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BILK mean?

BILK noun
  1. The spoiling of someone's score in the crib.
  2. A deception, a hoax.
  3. A cheat or swindler.
BILK verb
  1. To spoil the score of (someone) in cribbage.
  2. To do someone out of their due; to deceive or defraud, to cheat (someone).
  3. To evade, elude.

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