Cryptic crossword clue
Seabird unknown in Channel? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Channel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case channel = gully.
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 GULLY mean?

GULLY noun
  1. A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.
  2. A small valley.
  3. A drop kerb.
  4. A road drain.
  5. A fielding position on the off side about 30 degrees behind square, between the slips and point; a fielder in such a position
  6. A grooved iron rail or tram plate.
GULLY verb
  1. To flow noisily.
  2. To wear away into a gully or gullies.
GULLY noun
  1. (northern UK) A large knife.

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