Cryptic crossword clue
Lively Australian is tense visiting Irishman 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lively Australian" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lively australian = rorty.
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 RORTY mean?

RORTY adjective
  1. Boisterous, rowdy, saucy, dissipated, or risqué.

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