Cryptic crossword clue
it may give character at heart of mêlée a nasty hit 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "it may give" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it may give = lathi.
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 LATHI mean?

LATHI noun
  1. A heavy stick or club, usually used by policemen.
  2. A martial art based on stick fighting originally practiced in India.

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