Cryptic crossword clue
Vigorously mix unfinished drink 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Vigorously mix" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vigorously mix = whisk.
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 WHISK mean?

WHISK noun
  1. A quick, light sweeping motion.
  2. A kitchen utensil, made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle, used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).
  3. A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.
  4. A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
  5. A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
  6. A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress.
  7. An impertinent fellow.
WHISK verb
  1. To move something with quick light sweeping motions.
  2. In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.
  3. To move something rapidly and with no warning.
  4. To move lightly and nimbly.
WHISK noun
  1. The card game whist.

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