Cryptic crossword clue
Squat resembling a rubbish tip? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Squat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case squat = dumpy.
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 DUMPY mean?

DUMPY noun
  1. A short, stout person or animal, especially one of a breed of very short-legged chickens.
  2. A small bottle of beer.
DUMPY adjective
  1. Short and thick; stout or stocky

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