Cryptic crossword clue
Drunks like this will turn up after success at the races? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Drunks like this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drunks like this = winos.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does WINOS mean?

WINOS noun
  1. A chronic or heavy drinker of cheap wine or other alcohol; a drunk or drunkard.
  2. A wine enthusiast; an oenophile.
WINOS noun
  1. A hypothetical particle that is the superpartner of the W boson.

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