Cryptic crossword clue
Volunteers and politician forming compact 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "compact" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case compact = tamp.
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 TAMP mean?

TAMP verb
  1. (blasting) To plug up with clay, earth, dry sand, sod, or other material, as a hole bored in a rock.
  2. To drive in or pack down by frequent gentle strokes
  3. To reduce the intensity of.

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