Cryptic crossword clue
I'm off to capture unknown tree creature 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "tree creature" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tree creature = tayra.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions

TAYRA noun
  1. A South American omnivore, Eira barbara, allied to the grison, with a long thick tail.

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