Cryptic crossword clue
After party, enthusiasm cut short drops off 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "drops off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drops off = dozes.
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 DOZES mean?

DOZES noun
  1. A light, short sleep or nap.
DOZES verb
  1. To sleep lightly or briefly; to nap, snooze.
  2. To make dull; to stupefy.
  3. To bulldoze.

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