Cryptic crossword clue
Upsets those people who are steadfast 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Upsets/people who are steadfast" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case upsets/people who are steadfast = rocks.
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 ROCKS mean?

ROCKS noun
  1. An enormous mythical bird in Eastern legend.
ROCKS noun
  1. Rocuronium.
ROCKS noun
  1. A formation of minerals, specifically:
  2. A large hill or island having no vegetation.
  3. Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
  4. A lump or cube of ice.
  5. A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.
  6. A crystallized lump of crack cocaine.
  7. An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes.
  8. An Afrikaner.
  9. An extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands.
  10. Any of several fish:
  11. A basketball.
  12. (rock paper scissors) A closed hand (a handshape resembling a rock), that beats scissors and loses to paper. It beats lizard and loses to Spock in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock.
  13. A cricket ball, especially a new one that has not been softened by use
  14. A crystal used to control the radio frequency.
ROCKS noun
  1. An act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway.
ROCKS verb
  1. To move gently back and forth.
  2. To cause to shake or sway violently.
  3. To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
  4. (of ore etc.) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.
  5. To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
  6. To do well or to be operating at high efficiency.
  7. To make love to or have sex with.
ROCKS verb
  1. To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
  2. To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.
  3. To thrill or excite, especially with rock music
  4. To do something with excitement yet skillfully
  5. To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).
ROCKS noun
  1. Distaff.
  2. The flax or wool on a distaff.
ROCKS noun
  1. Money.
  2. Testicles.
  3. Crack cocaine.

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