Cryptic crossword clue
Yanks leaving Japan could be personnel in forces 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "personnel in forces" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case personnel in forces = erks.
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 ERKS mean?

ERKS noun
  1. A member of the groundcrew in the RAF.

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