Cryptic crossword clue
Young person supports dropping second name 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Young person" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case young person = teen.
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 TEEN mean?

TEEN noun
  1. A teenager.
TEEN adjective
  1. Of or having to do with teenagers; teenage
TEEN noun
  1. Grief; sorrow; trouble.
  2. Vexation; anger; hate.
TEEN verb
  1. To excite; to provoke; to vex; to afflict; to injure.
  2. To become angry or distressed.
TEEN verb
  1. (provincial) To hedge or fence in; to enclose.

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