The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DOLED
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More clues leading to the result DOLED
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The straight part
We know that "passed out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case passed out = doled.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 DOLED mean?
DOLED verb- To distribute in small amounts; to share out small portions of a meager resource.