Cryptic crossword clue
Might meat be better? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Might meat be/better" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case might meat be/better = cured.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CURED mean?

CURED verb
  1. To restore to health.
  2. To bring (a disease or its bad effects) to an end.
  3. To cause to be rid of (a defect).
  4. To prepare or alter especially by chemical or physical processing for keeping or use.
  5. To bring about a cure of any kind.
  6. To be undergoing a chemical or physical process for preservation or use.
  7. To preserve (food), typically by salting
  8. To solidify or gel.
  9. To become healed.
  10. To pay heed; to care; to give attention.

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