Cryptic crossword clue
Zero is new factor for all primes 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word NONE

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The straight part
We know that "Zero" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case zero = none.
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 NONE mean?

NONE noun
  1. A person without religious affiliation.
NONE adverb
  1. To no extent, in no way.
  2. Not at all, not very.
  3. No, not.
NONE pronoun
  1. Not any of a given number or group.
NONE noun
  1. Those without any religious affiliation: atheists and others outside any organized religion.
NONE noun
  1. A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.
  2. A break in play between the first and second sessions.
  3. (Minnesota) Any small meal, especially one eaten at a social gathering.
NONE noun
  1. The middle of the afternoon, normally between 2 and 4 pm.
NONE noun
  1. (often capitalized) The notional first-quarter day of a Roman month, occurring on the 7th day of the four original 31-day months (March, May, Quintilis or July, and October) and on the 5th day of all other months.
  2. (sometimes capitalized) The ninth hour after dawn (about 3 pm).
  3. The divine office appointed to the hour.
NONE noun
  1. The ninth hour of the day counted from sunrise; around three o'clock in the afternoon.
  2. Time of day when the sun is in its zenith; twelve o'clock in the day, midday.
  3. The corresponding time in the middle of the night; midnight.
  4. The highest point; culmination.
NONE noun
  1. The letter ن in the Arabic script.

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