Cryptic crossword clue
Play medico went with wet nurse lacks finish 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 1 letter word DRAMA -

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Play/" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case play/ = drama -.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DRAMA - mean?

DRAMA - noun
  1. A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
  2. Such a work for television, radio or the cinema (usually one that is not a comedy)
  3. Theatrical plays in general
  4. A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play
  5. Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life or online events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; a situation made more complicated or worse than it should be; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.

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