Cryptic crossword clue
Little puppy extremely sad 5

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

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More clues leading to the result WEEPY

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

WEEPY noun
  1. A sad or sentimental film, often portraying troubled romance, designed to elicit a tearfully emotional response from its audience.
WEEPY adjective
  1. Inclined to weep; tearful or lachrymose.

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