The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TASTY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result TASTY
- Portion of feta's typically pleasing to the palate
- Reserves place for supplier of ham that's appetising
- Mouthwatering pie, with tons for papa
- Smoking? You shouldn’t have a pen
- The asparagus served to you for starters is delicious
- Attractive model with a pen
- Delicious snack using last of meat for priest
- Attractive old volunteers remain without answer
- Inviting contempt in the end, a dirty abode
- Back at home fit for a pig – delightful!
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The straight part
We know that "Delicious/Delicious" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case delicious/delicious = tasty.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 TASTY mean?
TASTY adjective- Having a pleasant or satisfying flavor; delicious.
- Having or showing good taste; tasteful.
- Appealing; when applied to persons, sexually appealing.
- Skillful; highly competent.
- Potentially violent.