The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BRAVO
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More clues leading to the result BRAVO
- Encouraging word for Charlie's predecessor
- First couple of breakfast eggs served up well done
- Supporter very obviously just started cheer
- Congratulations for assassin
- Underwear, very old, is good for you!
- Well done finding codeword!
- I like this codeword
- Applause in anticipation of Charlie?
- Supporter: “Five nil? Good!”
- Relative receives top grade — very well done!
Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "B/‘brilliant!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case b/‘brilliant! = bravo.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 BRAVO mean?
BRAVO noun- A hired soldier; an assassin; a desperado.
- A shout of "bravo!"
- The letter B in the ICAO spelling alphabet.
- To cheer or applaud, especially by saying bravo!
- Used to express acclaim, especially to a performer.