Cryptic crossword clue
Violent thug gets day for victory 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Violent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case violent = heady.
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 HEADY mean?

HEADY adjective
  1. Intoxicating or stupefying.
  2. Tending to upset the mind or senses.
  3. Exhilarating.
  4. Intellectual.
  5. Rash or impetuous.

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