Cryptic crossword clue
Look fixedly at celebrity, rude in end 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Look fixedly at" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case look fixedly at = stare.
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 STARE mean?

STARE noun
  1. A persistent gaze.
STARE verb
  1. (construed with at) To look fixedly (at something).
  2. To influence in some way by looking fixedly.
  3. To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, colour, or brilliancy.
  4. To stand out; to project; to bristle.
STARE noun
  1. A starling.

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