Cryptic crossword clue
Fight police officer in cell blocks 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "cell blocks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cell blocks = wards.
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 WARDS mean?

WARDS noun
  1. A warden; a guard; a guardian or watchman.
WARDS noun
  1. Protection, defence.
  2. A protected place, and by extension, a type of subdivision.
  3. A person under guardianship.
  4. An object used for guarding.
WARDS verb
  1. To keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
  2. To defend, to protect.
  3. To fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off.
  4. To be vigilant; to keep guard.
  5. To act on the defensive with a weapon.

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