Cryptic crossword clue
Executioner's craft 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Executioner/craft" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case executioner/craft = ketch.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KETCH mean?

KETCH noun
  1. A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two masts, main and mizzen, the mizzen being stepped forward of the rudder post.
KETCH verb
  1. (heading) To capture, overtake.
  2. (heading) To seize hold of.
  3. (heading) To intercept.
  4. (heading) To receive (by being in the way).
  5. (heading) To take in with one's senses or intellect.
  6. (heading) To seize attention, interest.
  7. (heading) To obtain or experience
KETCH noun
  1. A hangman.
KETCH verb
  1. To hang.

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