Cryptic crossword clue
I am outwardly ruddy frosty 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "frosty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case frosty = rimed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RIMED mean?

RIMED verb
  1. To compose or treat in verse; versify.
  2. (followed by with) Of a word, to be pronounced identically with another from the vowel in its stressed syllable to the end.
  3. Of two or more words, to be pronounced identically from the vowel in the stressed syllable of each to the end of each.
  4. To number; count; reckon.
RIMED verb
  1. To freeze or congeal into hoarfrost.
RIMED adjective
  1. Covered in frost

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