Cryptic crossword clue
Guys in contact sport displaying paunch 5

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

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

RUMEN noun
  1. The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminants.

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