Cryptic crossword clue
Assistant replacing one in flight — one living abroad 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "one living abroad" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one living abroad = expat.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EXPAT mean?

EXPAT noun
  1. An expatriate; a person who lives outside their own country.

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