Cryptic crossword clue
Cheats held up essential cases 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cheats" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheats = dupes.
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 DUPES mean?

DUPES noun
  1. A person who has been deceived.
DUPES verb
  1. To swindle, deceive, or trick.
DUPES noun
  1. A duplicate of a photographic image.
  2. (restaurant industry) A duplicate of an order receipt printed for kitchen staff.
  3. A duplicate.
DUPES verb
  1. To duplicate.

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