Cryptic crossword clue
Withdraw foreign article by Express 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Withdraw" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case withdraw = unsay.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does UNSAY mean?

UNSAY verb
  1. To withdraw, retract (something said).
  2. To not have said (since this is physically impossible, usually in the subjunctive).

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