Cryptic crossword clue
Worthless classical poet promoting his verse 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Worthless" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case worthless = void.
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 VOID mean?

VOID noun
  1. An empty space; a vacuum.
  2. An extended region of space containing no galaxies
  3. A collection of adjacent vacancies inside a crystal lattice.
  4. A pocket of vapour inside a fluid flow, created by cavitation.
  5. An empty space between floors or walls, including false separations and planned gaps between a building and its facade.
VOID verb
  1. To make invalid or worthless.
  2. To empty.
  3. To throw or send out; to evacuate; to emit; to discharge.
  4. To withdraw, depart.
  5. To remove the contents of; to make or leave vacant or empty; to quit; to leave.
VOID adjective
  1. Containing nothing; empty; not occupied or filled.
  2. Having no incumbent; unoccupied; said of offices etc.
  3. Being without; destitute; devoid.
  4. Not producing any effect; ineffectual; vain.
  5. Of no legal force or effect, incapable of confirmation or ratification.
  6. Containing no immaterial quality; destitute of mind or soul.
  7. (of a function or method) That does not return a value.
VOID noun
  1. A voidee.

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