Cryptic crossword clue
Arms almost drained after climbing 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Arms" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case arms = epees.
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 EPEES mean?

EPEES noun
  1. A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing.

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