Cryptic crossword clue
Overtly gazes, letting eyes settle initially 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Overtly gazes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case overtly gazes = ogles.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OGLES mean?

OGLES noun
  1. An impertinent, flirtatious, amorous or covetous stare.
  2. (usually in the plural) An eye.
OGLES verb
  1. To stare at (someone or something), especially impertinently, amorously, or covetously.

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