Cryptic crossword clue
Row headcase reported 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Row" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case row = scull.
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 SCULL mean?

SCULL noun
  1. A single oar mounted at the stern of a boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward.
  2. One of a pair of oars handled by a single rower.
  3. A small rowing boat, for one person.
  4. A light rowing boat used for racing by one, two, or four rowers, each operating two oars (sculls), one in each hand.
SCULL verb
  1. To row a boat using a scull or sculls.
  2. To skate while keeping both feet in contact with the ground or ice.
SCULL noun
  1. A skull cap. A small bowl-shaped helmet, without visor or bever.
SCULL verb
  1. To drink the entire contents of (a drinking vessel) without pausing.
SCULL noun
  1. The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
  2. A symbol for death; death's-head
  3. The mind or brain.
  4. A crust formed on the ladle, etc. by the partial cooling of molten metal.
  5. The crown of the headpiece in armour.
  6. A shallow bow-handled basket.
SCULL noun
  1. A shoal of fish.
SCULL noun
  1. The skua gull.

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