Cryptic crossword clue
Cross source of Volga river with daughter 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cross" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cross = vexed.
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 VEXED mean?

VEXED verb
  1. To trouble aggressively, to harass.
  2. To annoy, irritate.
  3. To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
  4. To twist, to weave.
  5. To be irritated; to fret.
  6. To toss back and forth; to agitate; to disquiet.
VEXED adjective
  1. Annoyed, irritated or distressed
  2. Much debated, discussed or disputed

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