Cryptic crossword clue
Spring’s average temperature can be kind, hopefully 4-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word WELL-MEANT

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The straight part
We know that "kind, hopefully" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kind, hopefully = well-meant.
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 WELL-MEANT mean?

WELL-MEANT adjective
  1. Having good intentions, even if resulting in unfortunate consequences.

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