Cryptic crossword clue
Zap, using loud artillery grenades initially 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "Zap" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case zap = frag.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FRAG mean?

FRAG noun
  1. A fragmentation grenade.
  2. A successful kill in a deathmatch game.
FRAG verb
  1. To deliberately kill (one's superior officer) with a fragmentation grenade.
  2. To hit with the explosion of a fragmentation grenade.
  3. To kill.

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