Cryptic crossword clue
Probe descendant of French 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Probe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case probe = sonde.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SONDE mean?

SONDE noun
  1. Probe; sound.
  2. (physical sciences) Any of various devices for testing physical conditions, often for remote or underwater locations.

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