The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SIGN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result SIGN
- Lapse besetting good clue
- Wrong about grand gesture
- Public placard's function, according to report
- Soldiers returned with new evidence
- Step down, not about to give autographs
- Poster in which function’s announced
- Asking in every other place for hint
- Omen: good beset by evil
- Indication of burning issue coming up
- Put one’s name on placard
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The straight part
We know that "gesture" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gesture = sign.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 SIGN mean?
SIGN noun- (sometimes also used uncountably) A visible indication.
- Physical evidence left by an animal.
- A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
- A wonder; miracle; prodigy.
- An astrological sign.
- Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
- A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
- Sign language in general.
- An omen.
- A property of the body that indicates a disease and, unlike a symptom, is unlikely to be noticed by the patient.
- A military emblem carried on a banner or standard.
- To make a mark
- To make the sign of the cross
- To indicate