Cryptic crossword clue
After extraordinary zeal, son does nothing 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LAZES

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The straight part
We know that "does nothing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case does nothing = lazes.
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 LAZES mean?

LAZES noun
  1. An instance of lazing.
  2. Laziness.
LAZES verb
  1. To be lazy, waste time.
  2. To pass time relaxing; to relax, lounge.

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