Cryptic crossword clue
Fake news securing 1000 responses on website? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "responses on website" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case responses on website = likes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LIKES mean?

LIKES noun
  1. (usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).
  2. An individual vote showing support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet.
LIKES verb
  1. To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
  2. To please.
  3. To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.
  4. To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity.
  5. To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
  6. To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly.
  7. To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.
  8. To liken; to compare.
  9. To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.
  10. (with 'would' and in certain other phrases) To want, desire. See also would like.
LIKES noun
  1. (sometimes as the likes of') Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.
  2. The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side.
LIKES verb
  1. To be likely.

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