Cryptic crossword clue
University professor or thick noodle? 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "thick noodle?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thick noodle? = udon.
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 UDON mean?

UDON noun
  1. A Japanese wheat noodle

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