The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PRONG
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result PRONG
- A point behind? No good!
- Spike publicity about golf
- In bad odour, leader finally makes point
- Point in river offensive smell envelops
- Papa’s in error ignoring wife’s point
- Verifying which six must leave tip?
- Out for six, proving the point
- Beaver’s bottom surrounded by odour that’s sharp
- Spike close to flower in bouquet
- Tip for napping, post vacation
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The straight part
We know that "point" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case point = prong.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 PRONG mean?
PRONG noun- A thin, pointed, projecting part, as of an antler or a fork or similar tool. A tine.
- A branch; a fork.
- The penis.
- To pierce or poke with, or as if with, a prong