The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word NEWSY
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The straight part
We know that "Baltimore paperboy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case baltimore paperboy = newsy.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 NEWSY mean?
NEWSY noun- A distributor of news; a newsagent.
- A journalist.
- Containing lots of news; informative.
- Chatty, gossipy.