Cryptic crossword clue
Sycophantic one superior to maiden in cunning 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sycophantic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sycophantic = slimy.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SLIMY mean?

SLIMY noun
  1. A ponyfish.
SLIMY adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to slime
  2. Resembling, of the nature of, covered or daubed with, or abounding in slime
  3. Friendly in a false, calculating way; underhanded; sneaky; slick; smarmy.

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