Cryptic crossword clue
Zebra in love knocked back and flattened 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "flattened" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flattened = razed.
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 RAZED mean?

RAZED verb
  1. To demolish; to level to the ground.
  2. To scrape as if with a razor.
RAZED adjective
  1. Slashed or striped in patterns.

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