Cryptic crossword clue
Very severe scheme before end of sentence 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Very severe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very severe = penal.
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 PENAL mean?

PENAL adjective
  1. Of or relating to punishment.
  2. Subject to punishment; punishable.
  3. Serving as a place of punishment.
  4. Exorbitant.

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