Cryptic crossword clue
Only 5% from a pint? Old penny flung in disgust 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FLOUNCED

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The straight part
We know that "flung in disgust" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flung in disgust = flounced.
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 FLOUNCED mean?

FLOUNCED verb
  1. To move in an exaggerated, bouncy manner.
  2. To flounder; to make spastic motions.
  3. To decorate with a flounce.
  4. To depart in a haughty, dramatic way that draws attention to oneself.

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