Cryptic crossword clue
Cook first portions of beef rib with alternative to lard? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cook" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cook = broil.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BROIL mean?

BROIL noun
  1. Food prepared by broiling.
BROIL verb
  1. To cook by direct, radiant heat.
  2. To expose to great heat.
  3. To be exposed to great heat.
BROIL noun
  1. A brawl; a rowdy disturbance.
BROIL verb
  1. To cause a rowdy disturbance; embroil.
  2. To brawl.

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