Cryptic crossword clue
Extra large fungus 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "fungus" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fungus = morel.
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What does MOREL mean?

MOREL noun
  1. Any of several edible mushrooms, especially the common morel or yellow morel.
  2. Any of several fungi in the genus Morchella, the upper part of which is covered with a reticulated and pitted hymenium.
MOREL noun
  1. A variety of cultivated cherry, Prunus cerasus 'austera', having a dark skin

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