Cryptic crossword clue
Dishonest meat ration finally eaten 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Dishonest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dishonest = venal.
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 VENAL mean?

VENAL adjective
  1. Venous; pertaining to veins.
VENAL adjective
  1. For sale; available for purchase.
  2. Of a position, privilege etc.: available for purchase rather than assigned on merit.
  3. Capable of being bought (of a person); willing to take bribes.
  4. (of behaviour etc.) Corrupt, mercenary.

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