Cryptic crossword clue
Organic compound, one to dig out 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Organic compound" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case organic compound = imine.
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What does IMINE mean?

IMINE noun
  1. Any of a class of organic nitrogen compounds having the general formula R2C=NR; they are tautomeric with enamines.

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