The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word OUGHT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result OUGHT
- Anything that’s revolting found in books
- Anything or, for a few, nothing is accepted without opening
- Should do anything we’re told
- Have zip that won’t open
- Anything non-standard that is disgusting in old books
- Has obligation, being hunted to hide head
- Should get tough pissed
- Must nothing cancel the first of November?
- Unnamed duck could be anything at all
- Should hack go topless to Thailand?
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The straight part
We know that "anything at all" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case anything at all = ought.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 OUGHT mean?
OUGHT noun- Property; possession
- Duty; place; office