Cryptic crossword clue
Challenges are embraced by daughter and son 5

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

Buddy explains!

The straight part

We know that "Challenges" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case challenges = dares.

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 DARES mean?

1. A challenge to prove courage.
2. The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.
3. Defiance; challenge.

1. To have enough courage (to do something).
2. To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
3. To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to
4. To terrify; to daunt.
5. To catch (larks) by producing terror through the use of mirrors, scarlet cloth, a hawk, etc., so that they lie still till a net is thrown over them.

1. To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.
2. To lie or crouch down in fear.

1. A small fish, the dace.

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