Cryptic crossword clue
Flying, could one say, inspiring terror 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Flying/inspiring terror" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flying/inspiring terror = awing.
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 AWING mean?

AWING adverb
  1. On the wing; flying; fluttering.
AWING verb
  1. To inspire fear and reverence in.
  2. To control by inspiring dread.

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