The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CHIRP
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result CHIRP
- Pipe radius used in Shard
- Pipe runs inside counter
- Computer component absorbing programmer's latest tweet
- Tweet approach shot crossing third in Turnberry
- Tweet about redhead with cool clothing
- Tweet about why I erupt on a regular basis
- Response initially outlined by token tweet
- Piece about Republican producing tweet
- Chip is describing rare bird call
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "tweet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tweet = chirp.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does CHIRP mean?
CHIRP noun- A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.
- (radar, sonar, radio telescopy etc.) A pulse of signal whose frequency sweeps through a band of frequencies for the duration of the pulse.
- To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets
- To speak in a high-pitched staccato
- (radar, sonar, radio telescopy etc.) To modify (a pulse of signal) so that it sweeps through a band of frequencies throughout its duration.
- To cheer up; to make (someone) happier.