Cryptic crossword clue
Essentially accurate about the German being more robust 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "more robust" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more robust = ruder.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RUDER mean?

RUDER adjective
  1. Bad-mannered.
  2. Somewhat obscene, pornographic, offensive.
  3. Tough, robust.
  4. Undeveloped, unskilled, basic.
  5. Hearty, vigorous; found particularly in the phrase rude health.

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