The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PRIED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PRIED
- Was nosy – a sin, from what we hear
- What psychiatrist did, revealing pronounced self-importance
- Said group of wild animals had a curious look
- Dug ‘Satisfaction’ reportedly
- By the sound of it, group containing cubs maybe was nosy
- Quietly given spiritual guidance and medicine to get fit
- Snooped and overheard a group of lions
- Probed announcer's self-esteem
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The straight part
We know that "Dug" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dug = pried.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PRIED mean?
PRIED verb- To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.
- To keep asking about something that does not concern one.
- To look closely and curiously at (something closed or not public).
- To use leverage to open or widen.