Cryptic crossword clue
Puffed up Dublin parliamentarian adopts superior note 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Puffed up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case puffed up = tumid.
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 TUMID mean?

TUMID adjective
  1. Swollen, enlarged, bulging
  2. Cancerous, unhealthy
  3. Pompous, bombastic

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