Cryptic crossword clue
Fashionable types elected trumpet Democrat 2-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word IN-CROWD

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The straight part
We know that "Fashionable types" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fashionable types = in-crowd.
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 IN-CROWD mean?

IN-CROWD noun
  1. A relatively small group of people thought to be fashionable or popular.

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