Cryptic crossword clue
Like dry humour? Sounds like a lie! 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Like dry humou" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like dry humou = pawky.
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 PAWKY mean?

PAWKY adjective
  1. Shrewd, sly; often also characterised by a sarcastic sense of humour.

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