Cryptic crossword clue
Leader of Kremlin admits mistake turning secret agent 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "secret agent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case secret agent = spook.
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 SPOOK mean?

SPOOK noun
  1. A ghost or phantom.
  2. A hobgoblin.
  3. A scare or fright.
  4. A spy.
  5. A black person.
  6. A metaphysical manifestation; an artificial distinction or construct.
SPOOK verb
  1. To frighten or make nervous (especially by startling).
  2. To become frightened (by something startling).
  3. To haunt.

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