Cryptic crossword clue
Forest area, not cultivated, in Maine 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Forest area" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case forest area = monte.
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 MONTE mean?

MONTE noun
  1. A game in which three or four cards are dealt face-up and players bet on which of them will first be matched in suit by others dealt.
  2. (Latin America) A wood or forest; timberland.

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