Cryptic crossword clue
Recently turned up unfed, now being spoiled 3-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word NEW-FOUND

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The straight part
We know that "Recently turned up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case recently turned up = new-found.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does NEW-FOUND mean?

NEW-FOUND adjective
  1. Recently found; newly discovered.

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