Cryptic crossword clue
Cast finishes off brief rehearsal you began watching 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Cast" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cast = flung.
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 FLUNG mean?

FLUNG verb
  1. To move (oneself) abruptly or violently; to rush or dash.
  2. To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
  3. To throw; to wince; to flounce.
  4. To utter abusive language; to sneer.

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