Cryptic crossword clue
Emerge with a pay increase 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Emerge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case emerge = arise.
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 ARISE mean?

ARISE verb
  1. To come up from a lower to a higher position.
  2. To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.
  3. To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself.

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