Cryptic crossword clue
Volunteers ate up: prepare for Jack to? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "prepare for Jack to?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prepare for jack to? = defat.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DEFAT mean?

DEFAT verb
  1. To remove fat from a material, especially by the use of solvents

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