Cryptic crossword clue
Was senile chap after party? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Was senile" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was senile = doted.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DOTED mean?

DOTED verb
  1. (usually with on) To be weakly or foolishly fond of somebody.
  2. To act in a foolish manner; to be senile.
DOTED adjective
  1. Stupid; foolish
  2. Half-rotten

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