Cryptic crossword clue
A capital position to be in 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "A capital position to be in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a capital position to be in = ahead.
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 AHEAD mean?

AHEAD adverb
  1. In or to the front; in advance; onward.
  2. In the direction one is facing or moving.
  3. In or for the future.
  4. At an earlier time.
  5. Having progressed more.

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