Cryptic crossword clue
Force frog to make a sticky mess

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

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The straight part
We know that "a sticky mess" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a sticky mess = gloop.
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 GLOOP mean?

GLOOP noun
  1. Any gooey, viscous substance.
GLOOP verb
  1. To flow like goo or goop, to move in a slushy way.
  2. To cover someone in gloop or goo.

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