Cryptic crossword clue
Falsify papers for firm 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "firm" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case firm = rigid.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RIGID mean?

RIGID noun
  1. A bicycle with no suspension system.
RIGID adjective
  1. Stiff, rather than flexible.
  2. Fixed, rather than moving.
  3. Rigorous and unbending.
  4. Uncompromising.

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