The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BLEAT
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More clues leading to the result BLEAT
- Plaintively express line in rhythm
- Grumble, as sheep in field might do
- Whinge from Liberal in defeat
- Weak complaint from left during strike
- Make complaint, being exhausted, having circled lake
- Sovereign tucking into buffet gets bellyache
- Inexperienced driver stops patrol to make complaint
- Grouse featuring in reputable attraction
- Best to eat large carp
- Carp left with coating of batter?
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The straight part
We know that "Grumble/as sheep in field might do" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case grumble/as sheep in field might do = bleat.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 BLEAT mean?
BLEAT noun- The characteristic cry of a sheep or a goat.
- Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry; of a human, to mimic this sound.
- Of a person, to complain.