How many letters does the top answer for “meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun” have?

The most common answer is jerky (5 letters).

Crossword clue: meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

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meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun