The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ARTSY
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The straight part
We know that "aspiring to be creative" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case aspiring to be creative = artsy.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 ARTSY mean?
ARTSY adjective- (sometimes derogatory) Inclined towards the arts; arty.