Cryptic crossword clue
Almost finest award for a sweeper 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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M

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The straight part
We know that "sweeper" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sweeper = besom.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BESOM mean?

BESOM noun
  1. A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.
  2. A troublesome woman.
  3. Any cleansing or purifying agent.
BESOM verb
  1. To sweep.

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