Cryptic crossword clue
Unaltered American security service 4, two words

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 2 letter word AS

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The straight part
We know that "Unaltered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unaltered = as.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does AS mean?

AS adverb
  1. To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
  2. Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
  3. For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
AS preposition
  1. Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
  2. In the role of.
AS conjunction
  1. In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
  2. At the time that; during the time when:
  3. Being that, considering that, because, since.
  4. Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if.
  5. Functioning as a relative conjunction, and sometimes like a relative pronoun: that, which, who. (See usage notes.)
  6. (possibly obsolete) Than.
AS noun
  1. (unit of weight) A libra.
  2. Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.

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