Cryptic crossword clue
One causing buzz, Egyptian spirit loves to embrace unknown 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "One causing buzz" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one causing buzz = kazoo.
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 KAZOO mean?

KAZOO noun
  1. A simple musical instrument (membranophone) consisting of a pipe with a hole in it, producing a buzzing sound when the player hums into it.
KAZOO verb
  1. To play the kazoo.

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