The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GOLLY
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Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Doll not PC/how surprising" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case doll not pc/how surprising = golly.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does GOLLY mean?
GOLLY interjection- God!
- A rag doll or mascot in the form of a caricature of a black minstrel.
- (racist) A black person.
- A hairy caterpillar.
- A receiver of stolen goods.
- Greyhound racing: the jolly dogs.
- A galosh.
- (juvenile) Chewing gum.
- (juvenile) Saliva or phlegm.
- (juvenile) To spit; to force up phlegm from one's throat.