Cryptic crossword clue
Light-headed PM of yesteryear 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Light-headed/PM of yesteryear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case light-headed/pm of yesteryear = dizzy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DIZZY mean?

DIZZY verb
  1. To make dizzy, to bewilder.
DIZZY adjective
  1. Having a sensation of whirling, with a tendency to fall; giddy; feeling unbalanced or lightheaded.
  2. Producing giddiness.
  3. Empty-headed, scatterbrained or frivolous; ditzy.

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