Cryptic crossword clue
After onset of biliousness suspend drug 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "drug" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drug = bhang.
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 BHANG mean?

BHANG noun
  1. Cannabis, especially as used in the Indian subcontinent.

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