Cryptic crossword clue
Takes in hype going over front of sleeve 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Takes in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case takes in = gulps.
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 GULPS mean?

GULPS noun
  1. The usual amount swallowed.
  2. The sound of swallowing, sometimes indicating fear.
  3. An unspecified small number of bytes, often two.
GULPS verb
  1. To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down in one swallow.
  2. To react nervously by swallowing.

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