The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SNIFF
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The straight part
We know that "audible inhalation of air" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case audible inhalation of air = sniff.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SNIFF mean?
SNIFF noun- An instance of sniffing.
- A quantity of something that is inhaled through the nose
- A brief perception, or tiny amount.
- Cocaine.
- To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
- To say something while sniffing, for example in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.
- To perceive vaguely
- To be dismissive or contemptuous of something.
- To intercept and analyse packets of data being transmitted over a network.
- To inhale drugs in powder form (usually cocaine) through the nose.
- A short inhalation sound, sometimes associated with crying.