Final answer:
The word 'Club' is the 4-letter word that can precede 'steak', 'soda', and 'sandwich', forming familiar compound words or phrases.
Step-by-step explanation:
The 4-letter word that can precede steak, soda, and sandwich is: a) Club. Options b (Blue), c (Crispy), and d (Crust) do not typically precede all three items—steak, soda, and sandwich—in the same context. The term "Club" is often used in the names of certain food items or dishes. For example, a "Club Steak" refers to a specific cut of beef, a "Club Soda" is a type of carbonated water, and a "Club Sandwich" is a popular type of sandwich that usually includes layers of turkey or chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. The term "Club" in this context denotes a particular style or type of these food items.