The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EXAMS
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More clues leading to the result EXAMS
- Former article and manuscript used for tests
- Old manuscript contains answer for tests
- English before ten in the morning, then first of science tests
- Tests new axes around military, primarily
- Sometime earlier in the day, first of semi finals?
- On reflection, cut written work for assessments
- Many questions asked of the newly professional?
- More than one test paper cut up first
- Tests showing former partner has a debilitating disease
- Vote to conceal name in complex means tests
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The straight part
We know that "Many questions asked" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case many questions asked = exams.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 EXAMS mean?
EXAMS noun- The act of examining.
- Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
- A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks.
- Interrogation.