Cryptic crossword clue
Cried as the compiler got married 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cried" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cried = mewed.
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 MEWED mean?

MEWED verb
  1. To shut away, confine, lock up.
  2. (of a bird) To moult.
  3. (of a bird) To cause to moult.
  4. (of a deer) To shed antlers.
MEWED verb
  1. (of a cat, especially of a kitten) To meow.
MEWED verb
  1. To flatten the tongue against the roof of the mouth for supposed health benefits.

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