Cryptic crossword clue
Unwelcome communications: jerk finally promoted 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Unwelcome communications" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unwelcome communications = spams.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SPAMS mean?

SPAMS noun
  1. (rarely countable) Unsolicited bulk electronic messages.
  2. Any undesired electronic content automatically generated for commercial purposes.
  3. A type of tinned meat made mainly from ham.
SPAMS verb
  1. To send spam (i.e. unsolicited electronic messages.)
  2. To send spam (i.e. unsolicited electronic messages) to a person or entity.
  3. (by extension) To use (a spell or ability) rapidly and repeatedly.
  4. To post the same text repeatedly with disruptive effect; to flood.

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