Cryptic crossword clue
Gloria accepts sovereign’s greeting 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "greeting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case greeting = hallo.
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 HALLO mean?

HALLO noun
  1. The cry "hallo!"
  2. A shout of exultation.
HALLO verb
  1. To shout, or to call with a loud voice.
  2. To chase while shouting "hallo!"
  3. To cry "hallo" (to someone).
  4. To shout (something).
HALLO interjection
  1. A cry of surprise.
HALLO interjection
  1. A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
  2. A greeting used when answering the telephone.
  3. A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
  4. Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed or referred to has done something the speaker or writer considers to be foolish.
  5. An expression of puzzlement or discovery.

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