Cryptic crossword clue
Having little depressions, like one rolling along the 5 3?

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DIMPLED

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The straight part
We know that "Having little depressions/like one rolling along the 5 3" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having little depressions/like one rolling along the 5 3 = dimpled.
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 DIMPLED mean?

DIMPLED verb
  1. To create a dimple in.
  2. To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.
  3. To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.
DIMPLED adjective
  1. Having dimples

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