Cryptic crossword clue
Objective for Trappists, perhaps, not to exaggerate 2,3,3,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 2 plus 3 plus 3 plus 5 letter word TO SAY THE LEAST

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The straight part
We know that "not to exaggerate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not to exaggerate = to say the least.
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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