Cryptic crossword clue
Throws rings and smiles 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "smiles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case smiles = grins.
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 GRINS mean?

GRINS noun
  1. A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.
GRINS verb
  1. To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.
  2. To express by grinning.
  3. To show the teeth, like a snarling dog.
  4. To grin as part of producing a particular facial expression, such as a smile or sneer.
GRINS noun
  1. A snare; a gin.

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