The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GORED
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The straight part
We know that "Stabbed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stabbed = gored.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 GORED mean?
GORED verb- (of an animal) To pierce with the horn.
- To pierce with anything pointed, such as a spear.
- To cut in a triangular form.
- To provide with a gore.
- Having a gore or gores.