Cryptic crossword clue
Heading west in small unexplored ravine

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

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

NULLA noun
  1. Alternative form of nulla-nulla
NULLA noun
  1. A stream-bed, ravine, or other watercourse; a drain for rain or floodwater.

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