The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word OKAYS
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The straight part
We know that "Approves" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case approves = okays.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OKAYS mean?
OKAYS noun- Endorsement; approval.
- To approve.
- To confirm by activating a button marked OK.