Cryptic crossword clue
Succeeded after enthusiastic cries 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "cries" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cries = keens.
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 KEENS mean?

KEENS verb
  1. To make cold, to sharpen.
KEENS noun
  1. A prolonged wail for a deceased person.
KEENS verb
  1. To utter a keen.
  2. To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.
  3. To mourn.

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