Cryptic crossword clue
For instance, Glaswegian nurses love career 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "career" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case career = scoot.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SCOOT mean?

SCOOT noun
  1. A dollar.
  2. A scooter.
  3. A sideways shuffling or sliding motion.
SCOOT verb
  1. To walk fast; to go quickly; to run away hastily.
  2. To ride on a scooter.
  3. (of an animal) To move with the forelegs while sitting, so that the floor rubs against its rear end.
  4. To move sideways (especially along a seat for multiple people), usually to make room for someone else (to sit, stand, etc.).
  5. To dispatch someone or something at speed.
SCOOT noun
  1. A sudden flow of water; a squirt.
SCOOT verb
  1. To squirt.

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