Cryptic crossword clue
Adult‘s complaint reportedly raised 5-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 letter word GROWN UP

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Adult" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case adult = grown up.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GROWN UP mean?

GROWN UP noun
  1. An adult. (used especially by children)
GROWN UP adjective
  1. Adult, physically mature.
  2. Of, pertaining to, or suitable for adults.
  3. Having a mature outlook.

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