Cryptic crossword clue
Picked up post and something for dinner 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "something for dinner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case something for dinner = steak.
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 STEAK mean?

STEAK noun
  1. Beefsteak, a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling.
  2. (by extension) A relatively large, thick slice or slab cut from another animal, a vegetable, etc.
  3. (seafood) A slice of meat cut across the grain (perpendicular to the spine) from a fish.
STEAK verb
  1. To cook (something, especially fish) like or as a steak.

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