Cryptic crossword clue
Yank finds love in American country bumpkin 5

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

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What does HOICK mean?

HOICK noun
  1. A wild hook shot played without style.
  2. Sputum.
HOICK verb
  1. To play such a shot.
  2. To lift (a heavy object) carelessly; hoist.
  3. To throw something out.
  4. To spit.

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