The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DICES
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The straight part
We know that "Chops up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chops up = dices.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 DICES mean?
DICES noun- Gaming with one or more dice.
- A die.
- That which has been diced.
- To play dice.
- To cut into small cubes.
- To ornament with squares, diamonds, or cubes.