Cryptic crossword clue
Locums finally finish first of short- term posts 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "posts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case posts = sends.
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 SENDS mean?

SENDS verb
  1. To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another.
  2. To excite, delight, or thrill (someone).
  3. To bring to a certain condition.
  4. To dispatch an agent or messenger to convey a message, or to do an errand.
  5. To cause to be or to happen; to bestow; to inflict; to grant; sometimes followed by a dependent proposition.
  6. To pitch.
  7. To make a successful free ascent (i.e. not relying on gear) of a sport climbing route.

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