Cryptic crossword clue
Fab fish 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fab/fish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fab/fish = brill.
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 BRILL mean?

BRILL noun
  1. A type of flatfish, Scophthalmus rhombus.
BRILL adjective
  1. Wonderful, amusing. Denotes approval of the noun it is applied to, comparable to "cool".

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