Cryptic crossword clue
Barrage of questions Sally let go, keeping quiet 5,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word RAPID FIRE

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The straight part
We know that "Barrage of questions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case barrage of questions = rapid fire.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RAPID FIRE mean?

RAPID FIRE adjective
  1. (of a gun) Able to fire bullets in quick succession.
  2. (of a series of questions, etc.) Delivered in a rapid continuous stream.

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