Cryptic crossword clue
Grapes not available then? Fleeced? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fleeced?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fleeced? = ovine.
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 OVINE mean?

OVINE noun
  1. A sheep.
OVINE adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to, resembling, or being a sheep
  2. (by extension) resembling a sheep in character; passive, of low intelligence and acquiescent

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