Cryptic crossword clue
Left needing wash after breakfast, perhaps, sluggish 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "sluggish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sluggish = leggy.
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 LEGGY mean?

LEGGY adjective
  1. (chiefly of a woman) Having long, attractive legs; long-legged.
  2. (chiefly of a woman) Exposing the bare or pantyhose-clad legs, especially the thighs.
  3. Taller or longer than usual.

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