Cryptic crossword clue
Use ears when shady dealer gets nose cut off 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Use ears" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case use ears = hark.
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 HARK mean?

HARK noun
  1. (Scots) A whisper
HARK verb
  1. To listen attentively; often used in the imperative.

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