Cryptic crossword clue
Liqueur stocked by wine merchant going around 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Liqueur" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case liqueur = creme.
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 CREME mean?

CREME noun
  1. A very sugary, fluffy white cream derivative.
  2. Cream

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