Cryptic crossword clue
Very tired? Try a small drink 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Very tired/Try/a small drink" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very tired/try/a small drink = shot.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SHOT mean?

SHOT verb
  1. To launch a projectile.
  2. To move or act quickly or suddenly.
  3. To act or achieve.
  4. To measure the distance and direction to (a point).
  5. To inject a drug (such as heroin) intravenously.
  6. To develop, move forward.
  7. To protrude; to jut; to project; to extend.
  8. To plane straight; to fit by planing.
  9. To variegate as if by sprinkling or intermingling; to color in spots or patches.W
  10. To shoot the moon.
SHOT noun
  1. The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
  2. The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
  3. The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
  4. Small metal balls used as ammunition.
  5. Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.
  6. (referring to one's skill at firing a gun) Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly
  7. An opportunity or attempt.
  8. A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.
  9. A punch or other physical blow.
  10. A measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce)
  11. A single serving of espresso.
  12. A reckoning, a share of a tavern bill, etc.
  13. A single snapshot or an unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames.
  14. A vaccination or injection.
  15. A home run that scores one, two, or three runs (a four run home run is usually referred to as a grand slam).
  16. (US federal prison system) Written documentation of a behavior infraction.
  17. (fisheries) A cast of one or more nets.
  18. (fisheries) A place or spot for setting nets.
  19. (fisheries) A single draft or catch of fish made.
SHOT verb
  1. To load (a gun) with shot.
SHOT adjective
  1. Worn out or broken.
  2. (of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance.
  3. Tired, weary.
  4. Discharged, cleared, or rid of something.
  5. Scarred silly or crazy of something or someone usually due to a traumatic experience with said fear.
SHOT noun
  1. A charge to be paid, a scot or shout.
SHOT interjection
  1. Thank you.

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