Cryptic crossword clue
King overwhelmed with sadness after son blinded 5

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

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

SWORE verb
  1. To take an oath, to promise.
  2. To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.

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