Cryptic crossword clue
Ladders containing last of big steps 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "steps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case steps = rungs.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does RUNGS mean?

RUNGS noun
  1. A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.
  2. A crosspiece between legs of a chair.
  3. A position in a hierarchy.
  4. A floor timber in a ship.
  5. One of the stakes of a cart; a spar; a heavy staff.
  6. One of the radial handles projecting from the rim of a steering wheel.
  7. One of the pins or trundles of a lantern wheel.

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