Cryptic crossword clue
Like old characters in game, less than completely pleasant 5

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

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What does CYNIC mean?

CYNIC noun
  1. A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness.
  2. A person whose outlook is scornfully negative.
CYNIC adjective
  1. Cynical (in all senses)
  2. Relating to the Dog Star.

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