Cryptic crossword clue
  Sounding hoarse, work for me can really be a drag 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sounding hoarse/work for me can really be a drag" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sounding hoarse/work for me can really be a drag = husky.
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What does HUSKY mean?

HUSKY adjective
  1. (of a voice) Hoarse and rough-sounding.
  2. Burly, stout.
  3. Abounding with husks; consisting of husks.
HUSKY noun
  1. Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.

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