Cryptic crossword clue
Heading for stairs, step in room 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "room" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case room = space.
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 SPACE mean?

SPACE noun
  1. (heading) Of time.
  2. (heading) Unlimited or generalized extent, physical or otherwise.
  3. (heading) A bounded or specific extent, physical or otherwise.
SPACE verb
  1. To roam, walk, wander.
  2. To set some distance apart.
  3. To insert or utilise spaces in a written text.
  4. To eject into outer space, usually without a space suit.
  5. To travel into and through outer space.

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