Cryptic crossword clue
Work up and down in part of ship 4

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

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

POOP noun
  1. Fecal matter, feces.
  2. The sound of a steam engine's whistle; typically low pitch.
POOP verb
  1. To make a short blast on a horn
  2. To break wind.
  3. To defecate.
POOP noun
  1. A set of data or general information, written or spoken, usually concerning machinery or a process.
POOP verb
  1. To tire, exhaust. Often used with out.
POOP noun
  1. The stern of a ship.
  2. The poop deck.
POOP verb
  1. To break seawater with the poop of a vessel, especially the poop deck.
  2. To embark a ship over the stern.
POOP noun
  1. A slothful person.

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