Cryptic crossword clue
Half-heartedly secured what circus bird reportedly did for the fjords 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "what circus bird reportedly did for the fjords" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what circus bird reportedly did for the fjords = pined.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PINED mean?

PINED verb
  1. To languish; to lose flesh or wear away through distress.
  2. To long, to yearn so much that it causes suffering.
  3. To grieve or mourn for.
  4. To inflict pain upon; to torment.

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