Cryptic crossword clue
Crow relative with notch shape on head 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Crow" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crow = vaunt.
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 VAUNT mean?

VAUNT noun
  1. A boast; an instance of vaunting.
VAUNT verb
  1. To speak boastfully.
  2. To speak boastfully about.
  3. To boast of; to make a vain display of; to display with ostentation.
VAUNT noun
  1. The first part.

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