Cryptic crossword clue
Jack gets United to take on son Tom? 5

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

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J
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N
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S

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The straight part
We know that "Tom?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tom? = jones.
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 JONES mean?

JONES noun
  1. Heroin.
  2. An addiction or intense craving.
JONES verb
  1. Have an intense craving.

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