Cryptic crossword clue
Sprayed with water front and back 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sprayed with water" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sprayed with water = dewed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEWED mean?

DEWED verb
  1. To wet with, or as if with, dew; to moisten.

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