Cryptic crossword clue
Change, moving heart to foot – the way to stay in a 16 across, we’re told 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "the way to stay in a 16 across, we’re told (5)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the way to stay in a 16 across, we’re told (5) = alert.
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 ALERT mean?

ALERT noun
  1. An alarm.
  2. A notification of higher importance than an advisory.
  3. A state of readiness for potential combat.
ALERT adjective
  1. Attentive; awake; on guard.
  2. Brisk; nimble; moving with celerity.
ALERT verb
  1. To give warning to.

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