Cryptic crossword clue
Access journalist’s phone, on the record 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "on the record" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case on the record = taped.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TAPED mean?

TAPED verb
  1. To bind with adhesive tape.
  2. To record, particularly onto magnetic tape.
  3. (passive) To understand, figure out.

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