Cryptic crossword clue
Leave old road going up to see Burgess’ Russian “friend” 5

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

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What does DROOG mean?

DROOG noun
  1. A violent young gang member or a hooligan.

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