Cryptic crossword clue
Keep away from an abyss 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Keep away from" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case keep away from = avoid.
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 AVOID mean?

AVOID verb
  1. To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun
  2. To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from
  3. To try not to do something or to have something happen
  4. To make empty; to clear.
  5. To make void, to annul; to refute (especially a contract).
  6. To defeat or evade; to invalidate.
  7. To emit or throw out; to void.
  8. To leave, evacuate; to leave as empty, to withdraw or come away from.
  9. To get rid of.
  10. To retire; to withdraw, depart, go away.
  11. To become void or vacant.

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