Cryptic crossword clue
A duck puts the Queen off somewhere near Windsor 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "somewhere near Windsor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case somewhere near windsor = ascot.
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 ASCOT mean?

ASCOT noun
  1. Ascot tie

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