Cryptic crossword clue
Asian weapon launched to irritate Britain 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Asian weapon" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case asian weapon = kukri.
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 KUKRI mean?

KUKRI noun
  1. A curved Nepalese knife used especially by Gurkha fighters.

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