Cryptic crossword clue
Films to avoid, including Terminator for a start 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Films" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case films = mists.
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 MISTS mean?

MISTS noun
  1. Water or other liquid finely suspended in air.
  2. A layer of fine droplets or particles.
  3. Anything that dims, darkens, or hinders vision.
MISTS verb
  1. To form mist.
  2. To spray fine droplets on, particularly of water.
  3. To cover with a mist.
  4. (of the eyes) To be covered by tears.

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