Cryptic crossword clue
Betrays sex, surrendering kiss for 50 pound settlement at first 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Betrays" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case betrays = sells.
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 SELLS mean?

SELLS noun
  1. An act of selling.
  2. An easy task.
  3. An imposition, a cheat; a hoax; a disappointment; anything occasioning a loss of pride or dignity.
SELLS verb
  1. (ditransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.
  2. To be sold.
  3. To promote a product or service.
  4. To promote a particular viewpoint.
  5. To betray for money.
  6. To trick, cheat, or manipulate someone.
  7. To pretend that an opponent's blows or maneuvers are causing legitimate injury; to act.
SELLS noun
  1. A seat or stool.
  2. A saddle.
SELLS noun
  1. A rope (usually for tying up cattle, but can also mean any sort of rope).

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