Cryptic crossword clue
Curve is symbolically famous, where leader crashes out 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Curve" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case curve = conic.
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 CONIC mean?

CONIC noun
  1. A conic section.
CONIC adjective
  1. Of or relating to a cone or cones.
  2. Shaped like a cone.
  3. Describing a map projection in which meridians are mapped to equally spaced lines radiating out from the apex and parallels of latitude are mapped to circular arcs centred on the apex.

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