How do I solve 4 down in Express Cryptic 20260521?

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Accepted Answer

4 down reads "Medal is broken in faulty distribution" (7 letters); the answer is MISDEAL. It's an anagram clue: the answer is a rearrangement of letters supplied by the clue itself. Look for an indicator like 'mixed', 'broken', 'cooked', or 'wild', and find a phrase whose letters add up to the answer's length. The full step-by-step breakdown is on this page.

Medal is broken in faulty distribution (7)

4D — Medal is broken in faulty distribution (7) — MISDEAL