Cryptic crossword clue
Bring down without starting to bring out 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "bring out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bring out = educe.
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.
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What does EDUCE mean?

EDUCE noun
  1. An inference.
EDUCE verb
  1. To direct the course of (a flow, journey etc.); to lead in a particular direction.
  2. To infer or deduce (a result, theory etc.) from existing data or premises.
  3. To draw out or bring forth from some basic or potential state; to elicit, to develop.
  4. To isolate (a substance) from a compound; to extract.
  5. To cause or generate; to bring about.

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