Cryptic crossword clue
When to invade French who are not the real deal? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "not the real deal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not the real deal = quasi.
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 QUASI mean?

QUASI adjective
  1. Resembling or having a likeness to something

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