Cryptic crossword clue
Contractor in bottom of gorge beginning to excavate 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Contractor in bottom" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case contractor in bottom = glute.
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 GLUTE mean?

GLUTE noun
  1. (exercise) A gluteal muscle.

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