Cryptic crossword clue
High-ranking Turk, a fellow with power going to the top 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "High-ranking Turk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case high-ranking turk = pacha.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PACHA mean?

PACHA noun
  1. A high-ranking Turkish military officer, especially as a commander or regional governor; the highest honorary title during the Ottoman Empire.
  2. The Indian butterfly Herona marathus, family Nymphalidae.

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