Cryptic crossword clue
Ugly dame wanting tips to become alluring 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "alluring" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case alluring = glam.
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 GLAM mean?

GLAM noun
  1. Glamour.
  2. A style of rock music, glam rock, associated with an androgynous yet masculine look and a driving, pounding bluesy form of psychedelic rock; the fashion and culture associated with this genre.
GLAM verb
  1. To make glamorous or more glamorous.
GLAM adjective
  1. Glamorous.

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