Cryptic crossword clue
European story, probed by Times, backing person living elsewhere 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "person living elsewhere" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case person living elsewhere = exile.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EXILE mean?

EXILE noun
  1. The state of being banished from one's home or country.
  2. Someone who is banished from their home or country.
EXILE verb
  1. To send into exile.

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