Cryptic crossword clue
Work round old trick 4

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
P
L
O
Y

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What does PLOY mean?

PLOY noun
  1. A tactic, strategy, or gimmick.
  2. Sport; frolic.
  3. Employment.
PLOY verb
  1. To form a column from a line of troops on some designated subdivision.

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