Cryptic crossword clue
Lead singer of band missing last part of tour 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "lead singer (Michael Stipe, of REM, another popular beat combo, m’lud)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lead singer (michael stipe, of rem, another popular beat combo, m’lud) = stipe.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does STIPE mean?

STIPE noun
  1. The stem of a mushroom, kelp, etc.
  2. The trunk of a tree.
  3. The caudicle within the pollinarium of an orchid flower
  4. The petiole of the frond of a fern or palm

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