Cryptic crossword clue
French philosopher’s pained conclusion to testimonial 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "French philosopher" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case french philosopher = sorel.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SOREL mean?

SOREL noun
  1. A young buck (deer) in the third year.
  2. A yellowish or reddish brown color; sorrel.
SOREL noun
  1. Any of various plants with acidic leaves, especially
  2. A drink, consumed especially in the Caribbean around Christmas, made from the flowers of Hibiscus sabdariffa: hibiscus tea.
SOREL noun
  1. A brown colour, with a tint of red.

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