The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ELVEN
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The straight part
We know that "Distraught" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case distraught = elven.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 ELVEN mean?
ELVEN noun- A female elf, a fairy, nymph; (by extension) any elf.
- Belonging or relating to elves; elfin.
- An elm.