Cryptic crossword clue
I touch frames for picture 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "picture" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case picture = movie.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MOVIE mean?

MOVIE noun
  1. A recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion.
  2. (usually plural) A cinema.

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