Cryptic crossword clue
Highland search trapping adult falcon 5

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

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

SAKER noun
  1. A falcon (Falco cherrug) native of Southern Europe and Asia.
  2. A medium cannon slightly smaller than a culverin developed during the early 17th century.

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