Cryptic crossword clue
Smooth character in empty suavity 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Smooth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case smooth = silky.
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 SILKY mean?

SILKY noun
  1. A seal which can magically transform into a human by shedding its skin.
SILKY noun
  1. A chicken of a certain breed with very fine, silk-like feathers.
SILKY adjective
  1. Similar in appearance or texture (especially in softness and smoothness) to silk.
  2. Smooth and pleasant; seductive.
  3. Covered in long, slender, glistening hairs pressed close to the surface; sericeous.

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