Cryptic crossword clue
Jumps end of hurdle in circuits 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Jumps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jumps = leaps.
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 LEAPS mean?

LEAPS noun
  1. The act of leaping or jumping.
  2. The distance traversed by a leap or jump.
  3. A group of leopards.
  4. A significant move forward.
  5. A large step in reasoning, often one that is not justified by the facts.
  6. A fault.
  7. Copulation with, or coverture of, a female beast.
  8. A passing from one note to another by an interval, especially by a long one, or by one including several other intermediate intervals.
  9. A salmon ladder.
LEAPS noun
  1. A basket.
  2. A trap or snare for fish, made from twigs; a weely.
  3. Half a bushel.

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