Cryptic crossword clue
Cries second after onion flipped? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cries" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cries = blubs.
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 BLUBS mean?

BLUBS verb
  1. To cry, whine or blubber (usually carries a connotation of disapproval).
  2. To swell; to puff out, as with weeping.

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