Cryptic crossword clue
Mel Brooks’s debut on Network of the Century? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Mel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mel = blanc.
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 BLANC mean?

BLANC noun
  1. A white cosmetic.
  2. A white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables, used especially for braised meat.

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