Cryptic crossword clue
Charlie takes okra preparation to perish in a toadish way? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "perish in a toadish way" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case perish in a toadish way = croak.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CROAK mean?

CROAK noun
  1. A faint, harsh sound made in the throat.
  2. The cry of a frog or toad. (see also ribbit)
  3. The harsh cry of various birds, such as the raven or corncrake, or other creatures.
CROAK verb
  1. To make a croak.
  2. To utter in a low, hoarse voice.
  3. (of a frog, toad, raven, or various other birds or animals) To make its cry.
  4. To die.
  5. To kill someone or something.
  6. To complain; especially, to grumble; to forebode evil; to utter complaints or forebodings habitually.

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