Cryptic crossword clue
Notices Christmas fare if served with mint, did you say? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Notices" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case notices = spies.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SPIES mean?

SPIES noun
  1. A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
SPIES verb
  1. To act as a spy.
  2. To spot; to catch sight of.
  3. To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
  4. To explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.

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