Cryptic crossword clue
Strike in troubled times 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Strike" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case strike = smite.
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 SMITE mean?

SMITE verb
  1. To hit, to strike.
  2. To strike down or kill with godly force.
  3. To injure with divine power.
  4. To put to rout in battle; to overthrow by war.
  5. To afflict; to chasten; to punish.
  6. (now only in passive) To strike with love or infatuation.

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