Cryptic crossword clue
No gory murder is resolved in a whirl of activity 5-2-5

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

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The straight part
We know that "whirl of activity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case whirl of activity = merry.
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 MERRY mean?

MERRY adjective
  1. Jolly and full of high spirits.
  2. Festive and full of fun and laughter.
  3. Brisk
  4. Causing laughter, mirth, gladness, or delight.
  5. Drunk; tipsy
MERRY noun
  1. An English wild cherry.

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