Cryptic crossword clue
Warm tea leads to friendly exchanges 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Warm" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case warm = chafe.
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 CHAFE mean?

CHAFE noun
  1. Heat excited by friction.
  2. Injury or wear caused by friction.
  3. Vexation; irritation of mind; rage.
  4. An expression of opinionated conflict.
CHAFE verb
  1. To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.
  2. To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.
  3. To fret and wear by rubbing.
  4. To rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction.
  5. To be worn by rubbing.
  6. To have a feeling of vexation; to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated.

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