Cryptic crossword clue
Ass maybe nearly half as far away 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ass maybe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ass maybe = equid.
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 EQUID mean?

EQUID noun
  1. Any animal of the taxonomic family Equidae, including any equine (horse, zebra, ass, mule, etc.)

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