Cryptic crossword clue
Whisper main number of forty-five? 5

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

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What does ASIDE mean?

ASIDE noun
  1. An incidental remark made quietly so as to be heard by the person to whom it is said and not by any others in the vicinity.
  2. A brief comment by a character addressing the audience, unheard by other characters.
  3. A minor related mention, an afterthought.
ASIDE adverb
  1. To or on one side so as to be out of the way.

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