The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SNARF
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The straight part
We know that "Wolf" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wolf = snarf.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 SNARF mean?
SNARF verb- To eat or consume greedily.
- To take something by dubious means, but without the connotations of stealing; to take something without regard to etiquette.
- To expel (fluid or food) through the mouth or nostrils accidentally, usually while attempting to stifle laughter with one's mouth full.
- To slurp (computing slang sense); to load in entirety; to copy as a whole.