Cryptic crossword clue
Large numbers in the US suddenly turn on south 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Large numbers/in the US" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case large numbers/in the us = slews.
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 SLEWS mean?

SLEWS verb
  1. To rotate or turn something about its axis.
  2. To veer a vehicle.
  3. To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.
  4. To pivot.
  5. To skid.
  6. To move something (usually a railway line) sideways
  7. To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit.

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