Cryptic crossword clue
One sacked in disgrace somehow prepares for battle 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "prepares for battle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prepares for battle = girds.
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 GIRDS mean?

GIRDS verb
  1. To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
  2. To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
  3. To prepare oneself for an action.
GIRDS noun
  1. A sarcastic remark.
  2. A stroke with a rod or switch.
  3. A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
GIRDS verb
  1. To jeer at.
  2. To jeer.

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