Cryptic crossword clue
Little Richard upholding volume, essentially playful 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "playful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case playful = ludic.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LUDIC mean?

LUDIC adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to play; playful.
  2. Of or pertaining to games of chance.

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