Cryptic crossword clue
Luck out, accepting name as ‘dumbo’ 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "‘dumbo" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ‘dumbo = clunk.
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 CLUNK mean?

CLUNK noun
  1. A dull, metallic sound, especially one made by two bodies coming into contact.
  2. The sound of liquid coming out of a bottle, etc.; a glucking sound.
CLUNK verb
  1. To make such a sound

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