Cryptic crossword clue
Malevolent character, US president once on board? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Malevolent character" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case malevolent character = sikes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SIKES mean?

SIKES noun
  1. A gutter or ditch; a small stream that frequently dries up in the summer.
SIKES noun
  1. A sigh.
SIKES verb
  1. To sigh or sob.

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