Cryptic crossword clue
Country briefly served by European record company 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "record company" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case record company = indie.
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 INDIE mean?

INDIE noun
  1. An independent publisher.
  2. A work released by an independent publisher.
  3. A type of rock music, generally soft-style without screaming or aggression, mixed with synthesized music and electronic.
  4. A person who listens to indie music and follows indie fashion.
INDIE adjective
  1. Independent; from outside the mainstream.

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