Cryptic crossword clue
Father, taking temperature, sticks his nose in 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "sticks his nose in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sticks his nose in = pries.
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 PRIES mean?

PRIES verb
  1. To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.
  2. To keep asking about something that does not concern one.
  3. To look closely and curiously at (something closed or not public).
PRIES verb
  1. To use leverage to open or widen.

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