Cryptic crossword clue
What could be indicated by the sign of the cross 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "What could be indicated by the sign of the cross" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what could be indicated by the sign of the cross = plus.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PLUS mean?

PLUS noun
  1. A positive quantity.
  2. An asset or useful addition.
  3. A plus sign: +.
PLUS verb
  1. To add; to subject to addition.
  2. (often followed by 'up') To increase in magnitude.
  3. To improve.
  4. To provide critical feedback by giving suggestions for improvement rather than criticisms.
  5. (sales) To sell additional related items with an original purchase.
  6. To frame in a positive light; to provide a sympathetic interpretation.
  7. (social media) To give a mark of approval on Google+.
  8. To increase the potency of a remedy by diluting it in water and stirring.
  9. (optometry) To increase a correction.
PLUS adjective
  1. Being positive rather than negative or zero.
  2. Positive, or involving advantage.
  3. Electrically positive.
  4. (Of a quantity) Equal to or greater than; or more; upwards.
PLUS preposition
  1. And; sum of the previous one and the following one.
  2. With; having in addition.
  3. And also; in addition; besides (which).

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