The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word POSER
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More clues leading to the result POSER
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Model /question" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case model /question = poser.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 POSER mean?
POSER noun- A particularly difficult question or puzzle.
- Someone who asks a question or sets a problem.
- Someone who, or something which, poses; a person who sets their body in a fixed position, such as for photography or painting.
- A poseur; someone who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others.