Cryptic crossword clue
Person in surgery admitting green look 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "look" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case look = decor.
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 DECOR mean?

DECOR noun
  1. The style of decoration of a room or building.
  2. A stage setting; scenery; set; backdrop.

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