Cryptic crossword clue
Message to divulge verbally sometime 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Message" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case message = telex.
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 TELEX mean?

TELEX noun
  1. A communications system consisting of a network of teletypewriters.
  2. A message sent through such a network.
  3. The machine used to send and receive such messages.
TELEX verb
  1. To send (a message) by telex.

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