The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word VERVE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result VERVE
- Animation shown where monkey loses tail
- Energy equals discharged voltage doubled, divided by resistance
- Energy of cover version
- Vitality of revolutionary always having internal resistance
- Cover version’s vitality
- Dash or run to be involved in the day victory came twice
- Enthusiasm over velvet coats
- May 8th “Celebration Sandwiches” recipe produces excitement
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The straight part
We know that "Vitality" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vitality = verve.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does VERVE mean?
VERVE noun- Excitement of imagination such as that which animates a poet, artist, or musician, in composing or performing
- Artistic energy and enthusiasm
- Vigour, vitality and liveliness
- Rapture, enthusiasm
- Spirit, energy