Cryptic crossword clue
Search question is written in French 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Search" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case search = quest.
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 QUEST mean?

QUEST noun
  1. A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.
  2. The act of seeking, or looking after anything; attempt to find or obtain; search; pursuit.
  3. Request; desire; solicitation.
  4. A group of people making search or inquiry.
  5. Inquest; jury of inquest.
QUEST verb
  1. To seek or pursue a goal; to undertake a mission or job.
  2. To search for; to examine.
  3. (of a tick) To locate and attach to a host animal.

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