Cryptic crossword clue
Chuck out defective item with missing lid 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Chuck out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chuck out = eject.
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 EJECT mean?

EJECT verb
  1. To compel (a person or persons) to leave.
  2. To throw out or remove forcefully.
  3. To compel (a sports player) to leave the field because of inappropriate behaviour.
  4. To project oneself from an aircraft.
  5. To cause (something) to come out of a machine.
  6. To come out of a machine.
EJECT noun
  1. An inferred object of someone else's consciousness

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