Cryptic crossword clue
Maker of wine to drink up 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Maker of wine" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case maker of wine = pinot.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PINOT mean?

PINOT noun
  1. Any of several grape varieties grown in Europe and North America.
  2. (by extension) Any of several wines made from these grapes.

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