The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word RETIE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result RETIE
- Once again, make fast retreat — run off
- Stop working, computer finally failing, and to restore connection
- Dicky’s a mess? Do this!
- Counterfeiters partly raised bond yet again
- Again couple
- One leaving service — though not with Sappers latterly — is to join up again
- Link up again in Greek toilet on a regular basis
- Superannuate, give up subsequent right, and join again
- Once more secure engineer’s commitment
- Not right to stop working! Join again
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The straight part
We know that "Dicky’s a mess? Do this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dicky’s a mess? do this = retie.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 RETIE mean?
RETIE verb- To tie again; to tie something that has already been tied or was tied before.