Cryptic crossword clue
Judge takes female relative for pleasure trip 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "pleasure trip" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pleasure trip = jaunt.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does JAUNT mean?

JAUNT noun
  1. A wearisome journey.
  2. A short excursion for pleasure or refreshment; a ramble; a short journey.
JAUNT verb
  1. To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion.
  2. To ride on a jaunting car.
  3. To jolt; to jounce.

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