Cryptic crossword clue
Drug ring — Yankee showing sign of over­indulgence 3,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 5 letter word POT BELLY

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The straight part
We know that "sign of over­indulgence" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sign of over­indulgence = pot belly.
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 POT BELLY mean?

POT BELLY noun
  1. A large, swollen, or protruding abdomen; a paunch.
  2. A potbelly stove.
  3. A Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig.

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