Cryptic crossword clue
Lingering impression it’s time Farage is off 5-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word AFTER-IMAGE

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The straight part
We know that "Lingering impression" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lingering impression = after-image.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does AFTER-IMAGE mean?

AFTER-IMAGE noun
  1. An image which persists or remains in negative after the original stimulation has ended.

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