Cryptic crossword clue
Checks edge of smashed guitar gear? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Checks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case checks = damps.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DAMPS mean?

DAMPS noun
  1. Moisture; humidity; dampness.
  2. Fog; fogginess; vapor.
  3. Dejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.
  4. A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc.
DAMPS verb
  1. To dampen; to make moderately wet
  2. To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
  3. To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).

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