The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FLAIR
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result FLAIR
- Dash in radioed distress signal?
- Dash just across line
- Moderately good penning line, showing skill
- Natural ability shown by Labour's leader in the course of charity bazaar
- Faculty has objective bringing in Liberal
- Talent shown by learner, just about
- Learner in market displaying natural talent
- Learner surrounded by mediocre talent
- Reportedly burn gift
- Adversarial facade concealed rising talent
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The straight part
We know that "talent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case talent = flair.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 FLAIR mean?
FLAIR noun- A natural or innate talent or aptitude.
- Distinctive style or elegance.
- Smell; odor.
- Olfaction; sense of smell.
- To add flair.