Cryptic crossword clue
Say nothing, and ruffle feathers of duck 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "duck" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case duck = shirk.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
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What does SHIRK mean?

SHIRK noun
  1. One who shirks, who avoids a duty or responsibility.
SHIRK verb
  1. To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.
  2. To evade an obligation; to avoid the performance of duty, as by running away.
  3. To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.
SHIRK noun
  1. The unforgivable sin of idolatry.

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