Cryptic crossword clue
New York gang includes small kids 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "kids" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kids = jests.
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 JESTS mean?

JESTS noun
  1. An act performed for amusement; a joke.
  2. Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.
  3. A deed; an action; a gest.
  4. A mask; a pageant; an interlude.
JESTS verb
  1. To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.

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