Cryptic crossword clue
Where trawler is heading back when it’s replaced line 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Where trawler is heading" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case where trawler is heading = haaf.
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 HAAF mean?

HAAF noun
  1. The open sea, especially as a place to fish
  2. The practice of sea fishing for such as cod, ling and tusk

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