Cryptic crossword clue
Get up from seat roughly around lunchtime? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Get up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case get up = arise.
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 ARISE mean?

ARISE verb
  1. To come up from a lower to a higher position.
  2. To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.
  3. To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself.

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