The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 3 letter word THROW OFF
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More clues leading to the result THROW OFF
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The straight part
We know that "Junk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case junk = throw off.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 THROW OFF mean?
THROW OFF noun- A start in a hunt or a race.
- A throw taken from the centre line which resumes play after each goal and at the start of each period.