Cryptic crossword clue
Backs possibly injured dropped from later game? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Backs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case backs = terga.
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 TERGA mean?

TERGA noun
  1. The upper or dorsal surface of an articulated animal such as an arthropod.

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