The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word WALLY
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More clues leading to the result WALLY
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The straight part
We know that "Charlie" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case charlie = wally.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 WALLY mean?
WALLY verb- To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.
- To fix or determine the value of; assign a value to, as of jewelry or art work.
- To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.
- To hold dear.
- A fool
- (London and Essex) a large pickled gherkin or cucumber
- (Of eyes) unusually pale; misaligned, sideways-looking, affected by strabismus.