Cryptic crossword clue
Very embarrassed after upsetting contents of tank? 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "contents of tank?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case contents of tank? = derv.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DERV mean?

DERV noun
  1. Diesel fuel for motor vehicles.

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